AI News, January 28th, 2025

Here are three notable AI tech developments from January 28, 2025:

1. Microsoft Investigates Potential Data Breach Involving DeepSeek:
   • Microsoft and OpenAI are conducting an investigation into whether a group associated with the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek improperly obtained data from OpenAI's technology. This inquiry underscores the growing concerns over data security and intellectual property rights within the AI industry. reuters.com
2. White House Assesses National Security Implications of DeepSeek:
   • The White House is evaluating the national security risks posed by DeepSeek, a Chinese AI application. Officials are particularly concerned about the app's rapid proliferation and its potential to collect and store data on U.S. users, which could be accessible to the Chinese government under local laws. reuters.com
3. AI's Rising Energy Demands Drive Innovations in Power Infrastructure:
   • The increasing energy consumption of AI technologies is prompting investments in advanced power infrastructure. Startups focusing on superconducting cables and real-time grid information are attracting new investors, aiming to enhance the efficiency and capacity of electrical grids to support AI's growing power needs.