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US Accuses China’s DeepSeek of Aiding Military and Dodging Chip Export Rules A senior US official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of supporting China’s military and intelligence operations, and of using shell companies in Southeast Asia to obtain advanced US semiconductors restricted under export controls. DeepSeek, based in Hangzhou, has gained global attention for developing AI models that it claims rival those from US leaders like OpenAI and Meta. Yet, US authorities now say the firm plays a direct role in China’s military-industrial strategy. “This goes beyond open-source use of DeepSeek’s models,” the State Department official told Reuters. The…

Early Claims Lack Data, Say Experts and Stakeholders in Australia The head of Australia Age Assurance Technology Trial has claimed that software could enforce a teenage social media ban. However, advisory board members and stakeholders are expressing doubts, citing the lack of supporting data in the preliminary results released on Friday, 20 June. The trial, which ended earlier this month, was aimed at testing tools to limit underage access to social media platforms. But the initial report gave only a broad overview of the findings. No individual technologies were named, and no detailed results were included. Bypass Tools Like VPNs…

Space and Military Projects Under Discussion in Hungary Hungary and the United States are in talks to form a business agreement that may include collaboration in the space industry and military technology. Hungarian foreign ministry state secretary Levente Magyar shared details on Wednesday, highlighting that while quick progress is unlikely, negotiations are actively ongoing. Speaking at an event at the Hungarian embassy in London, Magyar explained that specific projects are being considered. These could become part of a broader agreement aimed at reducing the effects of potential US tariffs. Potential Areas of Cooperation Although no firm timeline has been set,…

Oracle AI Optimism Amid Market Headwinds US stocks edged higher on Thursday, boosted by optimism around artificial intelligence following a strong forecast from Oracle AI. The positive outlook helped ease concerns over geopolitical tensions and a decline in Boeing shares. Oracle’s stock soared 14% to reach record highs after the company raised its annual revenue growth forecast. The increase was driven by strong demand for its AI-powered cloud services. The upbeat news lifted investor sentiment across the technology sector. Tech giants Microsoft and Nvidia each rose by over 1%, while Broadcom added nearly 1%. Art Hogan, chief market strategist at…

Innovation and Education at the Heart of Dengue Fight, Say Experts at Asian Dengue Summit As the 8th Asian Dengue Summit convenes in Manila from 15 to 18 June, global experts are expected to emphasise that both innovation and public education are critical in combating the spread of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases. The World’s Deadliest Animal: The Mosquito “The mosquito is the most deadly animal on the planet,” said Tom Mascari, Principal Entomologist at SC Johnson, a leading mosquito repellent manufacturer. “It is more dangerous than human-on-human violence, hippos, or crocodiles.” Dengue fever affects hundreds of millions globally…

Martian Gases Hold Key to Future Deep Space Energy Systems, Say Chinese Scientists Chinese scientists are highlighting the growing importance of using Martian gases to power future deep space energy systems. They believe these gases could play a vital role in building sustainable energy sources for long-term missions on Mars. Turning Mars’ Atmosphere into Energy Experts suggest that gases found in Mars’ atmosphere could support a wide range of energy needs. These include generating electricity, storing energy, heating, producing oxygen, and making fuel. Such uses could lead to the creation of a full energy system designed specifically for Mars. Mars…

Questions Arise Over Chinese Paraglider’s High-Altitude Flight Video A Chinese paraglider’s dramatic account of being swept into a thundercloud and carried 8 kilometres into the sky is facing serious doubts. The video showing the incident, widely shared by Chinese state media, appears to include AI-generated content. Peng Yujiang, 55, gained global attention after his support team posted a video of his May 24 flight on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok. The video shows him soaring among clouds with ice encrusting his face. However, a review by US-based digital security firm GetReal found signs that parts of the footage had been…

US Reviews Security Risks in Chinese-Made Energy Devices After Hidden Communication Devices Found US energy officials are reassessing the potential threats posed by Chinese-made devices used widely in renewable energy systems, following the discovery of hidden communication devices inside some products. The findings have raised concerns over national security and grid stability. Rogue Communication Devices Found in Inverters and Batteries Power inverters—crucial for connecting solar panels and wind turbines to electrical grids—are largely manufactured in China. While remote access is built into these systems for maintenance, firewalls are typically installed to block unauthorised communication. However, US experts examining Chinese-made inverters…

Shenzhou-19 Crew Advances Research and Maintenance on Tiangong Space Station China’s Shenzhou-19 crew has accomplished significant tasks during their month-long stay aboard the Tiangong space station. These tasks include scientific experiments, space station maintenance, and advanced research projects. Shenzhou-19 Crew’s Mission and Research Goals Astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze began their six-month mission on October 30. Over the course of their mission, the team will conduct 86 space science and technology experiments. Among their accomplishments, the crew has advanced research on the biological effects and molecular mechanisms of fruit flies under a weak magnetic field in space.…

US Tightens Semiconductor Export Controls to Hamper China’s Tech Advancements The US is set to implement its third major semiconductor export crackdown in three years, targeting over 140 Chinese companies, including Naura Technology Group and other key chip toolmakers. This move is aimed at curbing China’s ability to produce advanced semiconductors critical for military applications and artificial intelligence, as part of broader efforts to safeguard US national security. Key Measures in the Crackdown The new restrictions will limit shipments of advanced memory chips, such as high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in AI training, and impose curbs on 24 additional…