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Day: February 10, 2025

  • Chinese Startup DeepSeek Exposed Sensitive User Data Online

    Chinese Startup DeepSeek Exposed Sensitive User Data Online

    Cybersecurity firm Wiz has reported that the Chinese startup DeepSeek unintentionally exposed sensitive information, including user chat history, API keys, and system logs, on the web. These data, stored in the ClickHouse data management system, were accessible without authentication and included over a million log entries. After being notified by Wiz, DeepSeek quickly resolved the issue.

    This startup has recently experienced rapid growth, with its app topping download charts on both the App Store and Google Play. This surge has led to a decline in the stock value of U.S. AI companies and raised concerns among regulatory authorities. Additionally, the U.S. Navy has warned its personnel against using the tool due to security concerns. Some experts have also pointed out similarities between DeepSeek’s infrastructure and OpenAI’s.

  • DeepSeek Security Flaw on iPhone

    The DeepSeek app, which recently surpassed ChatGPT on Apple’s App Store, has been found to transmit user data to Chinese servers without encryption due to security flaws. According to research by NowSecure, the app disables Apple’s internal security system (ATS) and transfers data over the internet without encryption.

    Experts warn that while individual data points may not be highly sensitive, aggregating them could reveal users’ identities. Additionally, DeepSeek uses the 3DES encryption algorithm, which is considered weak and insecure.

    This issue has raised privacy concerns, as the collected data could potentially be used for espionage. As a result, users are advised to avoid entering personal information into the app. Furthermore, the Android version of DeepSeek does not have a high-security level either, and users should exercise caution when using it.

  • France and the United Arab Emirates plan to establish a massive data center to advance in the field of artificial intelligence.

    France and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to establish a 1-gigawatt data center dedicated to artificial intelligence, involving an investment of $30 to $50 billion. This agreement was announced during a meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed ahead of the Global AI Summit in Paris.

    The objective of this project is to strengthen France and Europe’s position in the global AI race against the United States and China. Both countries have committed to collaborating on the development of the AI value chain, purchasing advanced chips, building data centers, and fostering AI talent.

    Additionally, France has identified 35 sites for hosting this data center. The initiative also includes the creation of virtual data embassies, contributing to digital sovereignty. These investments will be carried out jointly in both countries to develop independent AI and cloud infrastructures.