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February 2025

OpenAI references its U.S. origins to sidestep the Indian court, but lawyers have differing opinions

OpenAI references its U.S. origins to sidestep the Indian court, but lawyers have differing opinions

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company based in the U.S. and known for ChatGPT, is challenging a copyright lawsuit in India by claiming that Indian courts do not have jurisdiction over the case. However, legal experts argue that Indian law permits the lawsuit to move forward. The lawsuit was initiated by Asian News International (ANI), which contends that OpenAI’s AI models have utilized its copyrighted material without authorization. In its defense, OpenAI asserts that it has no servers or data centers in India and is headquartered in the U.S., thus Indian…

Texas has prohibited the use of DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices

Texas has prohibited the use of DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a statewide ban on the use of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek and the social media apps RedNote (Xiaohongshu) and Lemon8 on all government-issued devices, citing concerns over national security and data privacy. This decision, revealed earlier this week, makes Texas the first state in the U.S. to impose restrictions on DeepSeek, an emerging AI platform, along with RedNote, a widely used content-sharing app akin to Instagram. The governor’s office expressed worries about potential data collection by these platforms, which are associated with Chinese…

Nvidia’s CEO has a meeting with Trump as tensions rise over AI trade issues

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House today to discuss topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor technology, and the ongoing trade tensions related to AI chip exports. The meeting took place amid increased scrutiny of U.S. AI policy and aimed to ensure that America maintains its competitive edge in AI while addressing national security issues. The Biden administration is considering further restrictions on AI chip exports to China, a move that Nvidia has previously warned against, arguing that excessive regulations could…