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OpenAI, the creator of the AI model ChatGPT, describes their competitor DeepSeek as ‘state-subsidized’ and ‘state-controlled’ and submitted a proposal to the U.S. government for a ban on the company and other Chinese AI equipment.

On February 26, Mozilla updated the Firefox browser’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice for the first time since its release. The latest update grants the company access to all data processed through its browser. Although the Firefox browser has been a reliable tool for users who care about privacy because of its commitment to protecting personal data…

Imagine spending years building your dream library, only to discover that termites are slowly eating your collection. That’s exactly how it feels for Amazon Kindle users right now. This week, a couple of YouTubers in a frenzy, and for a good reason: Amazon announced a change gnawing away at their users’ digital libraries. Starting February 26, Kindle users will lose the ability to download e-books to their devices…

On January 20, DeepSeek’s R1 model was unveiled, making a significant impact with its remarkable cost-effectiveness. This model not only met expectations, but it also managed to surpass other models in some metrics while achieving this at a fraction of the cost, around 5.6 million USD, primarily in training costs, which is much lower than Google’s Gemini or OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 models.

Recently, I’ve noticed a surge of ads for Rednote on platforms like Facebook and YouTube, which piqued my curiosity. It turns out this extensive advertising campaign is a reaction to TikTok being banned in the United States. On January 19, 2025, a law was enacted requiring TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company or shut down entirely. This legislation prohibits the distribution, maintenance, or provision of internet hosting services…

Following the initial lawsuit against Honey, a series of new legal actions were taken against PayPal, the parent company of the Honey extension. One of the key plaintiffs in these lawsuits is GamersNexus, led by Steve Burke, who is known for his tech videos and for calling out companies engaging in unethical business practices against consumers. In addition to covering the case, Steve released a video featuring interviews…

Recently, content creator MegaLag has brought attention to concerns regarding Honey, a browser extension owned by PayPal. Honey is designed to assist users in finding and applying various online coupons to enhance their shopping experience. However, MegaLag’s investigation suggests that the platform may not always serve the best interests of consumers. Instead of consistently finding the best deals…