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AI policy & regulation: latest AI news
Laws, export controls, government use, privacy terms, and compliance for AI products.
DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions
Source: TechCrunch
TechCrunch reports, citing unconfirmed reporting, that DeepSeek raised $15 billion in one of China’s largest funding rounds, days after the U.S. ordered federal agencies to remove its technology over national security concerns.
Why it mattersUS restrictions have not cut DeepSeek off from capital, so expect it to remain a serious low-cost model competitor. If you sell to US government or regulated customers, check whether any DeepSeek-based components sit in your stack.
Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
Source: The Verge
Google updated its privacy policy to add an exception to its promise not to use Drive, Gmail or Google Photos for personalized ads, which could apply if you use personalized AI features. The change was spotted by Android Authority.
Why it mattersPersonalized AI features are paid for with data permissions. Execs rolling out AI inside Google Workspace should re-read what is switched on for their teams, and anyone building on user data should expect this question from customers.
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