AI News, February 4th, 2025
Here are three notable AI technology developments from February 4, 2025:
- OpenAI Partners with Kakao to Develop AI Products in South Korea:
- OpenAI has announced a collaboration with South Korea's chat app operator, Kakao, to jointly develop AI products. This partnership marks OpenAI's second significant alliance in Asia this week. CEO Sam Altman also met with leaders from Samsung, SoftBank, and Arm Holdings in Seoul, discussing the Stargate AI data center project in the U.S. with SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. Altman emphasized South Korea's importance in AI development due to its robust semiconductor and internet companies. Kakao aims to enhance its AI capabilities through this partnership. reuters.com
- Google Lifts Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance:
- Google has revised its AI principles, lifting a ban imposed in 2018 that restricted the use of its AI technology for weapons and surveillance purposes. This change comes amid increasing competition in the AI sector and reflects a shift in the company's approach to AI applications. The updated guidelines aim to balance ethical considerations with the evolving landscape of AI utilization. wired.com
- Australia Bans Chinese AI Company DeepSeek from Government Systems:
- Australia has announced an immediate ban on the Chinese AI company DeepSeek from all its government systems and devices due to national security concerns. This move follows similar actions by countries like Italy, Taiwan, and the United States, which have also banned DeepSeek over privacy and security issues. Despite the ban on government use, private individuals in Australia are still permitted to use DeepSeek's technology.
