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Today’s Insights:

• Microsoft Bans DeepSeek

• OpenAI Goes Local in Asia

• AI Guards Chrome Users

• 5 Hand-Picked AI Tools

• Prompt: Check-In Email for Inactive Users

• 5 Hand-Picked Resources & Guides

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NEWS

Microsoft Bans DeepSeek

Microsoft just said “no thanks” to DeepSeek—banning the app over fears it could leak data and spread Chinese propaganda.

Key Takeaways:

• Microsoft banned employees from using DeepSeek due to data and propaganda concerns.

• The app stores data in China, where laws require cooperation with government spying.

• DeepSeek also censors topics sensitive to the Chinese government.

• Microsoft allows the DeepSeek model on its cloud—after tweaking it for safety.

• Despite banning DeepSeek, Microsoft does allow some rival AI apps in its store.

Why It’s Important: This shows how seriously big tech companies take data privacy and international politics when it comes to AI tools. It also highlights the growing tension between U.S. tech companies and Chinese-made AI apps.

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NEWS

OpenAI Goes Local in Asia

OpenAI now lets businesses in parts of Asia keep their data stored locally, helping them stay in line with their country’s privacy laws.

Key Takeaways:

• OpenAI launched a data residency program in Asia.

• It’s available for ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu, and API users.

• Data can be stored in Japan, India, Singapore, or South Korea.

• This helps companies follow local data rules and keep control.

• The move is part of OpenAI’s push to grow internationally.

Why It’s Important: As more countries tighten data rules, OpenAI’s move helps businesses use AI tools without breaking local laws—making it easier and safer for global expansion.

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NEWS

AI Guards Chrome Users

Google is adding smart AI tools to Chrome that help spot and stop online scams before they trick you—both on desktop and Android.

Key Takeaways:

• Google’s Gemini Nano AI now scans risky sites in Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode.

• Chrome on Android will warn users about scammy or misleading notifications.

• AI helps spot new scams faster—even ones not seen before.

• Google has already cut airline scam calls by 80% in Search.

• More scam protections for Android and other scams are coming soon.

Why It’s Important: As scammers get sneakier, Google’s new AI tools make it easier to stay safe online—protecting users where scams hit hardest: shady websites, sketchy alerts, and fake support pages.

MORE AI & TECH NEWS

Everything else you need to know today

• Back to FAIR

  Meta brings back ex-Googler Robert Fergus to lead its original AI lab, FAIR. Once a researcher at Meta, he’s now tasked with reviving the group behind early Llama models after many researchers jumped ship for shinier AI teams.

• Listing Lifesaver

  Amazon launched "Enhance My Listing," an AI tool that helps sellers fill in missing product info—titles, details, and more—based on trends. Sellers can tweak or approve suggestions. It's like spellcheck, but for your entire store.

• GitHub Plugged In

  ChatGPT’s deep research tool now connects to GitHub! Developers can ask questions about codebases, break down specs, or explore APIs—all with AI’s help. It's like having a research buddy that knows how to read your repo.

• Fintech to Phantom
  Ex-Synapse CEO Sankaet Pathak, fresh off a bankruptcy and missing millions in deposits, is now raising $100M for a new humanoid robot startup called Foundation—valued at $1B. Bold move or bold bluff?

• Google Slashes API Costs

  Google just launched implicit caching for Gemini 2.5 APIs — promising up to 75% savings on repeated prompts. It’s automatic, unlike the clunky manual caching devs hated.

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