Latest AI News

Italian antitrust authorities have launched an investigation into Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, concerned that the company doesn't properly warn users about potential inaccuracies in AI-generated content. This inquiry is part of broader European regulatory efforts examining AI transparency and consumer protection. The investigation by Italy's competition authority (AGCM) highlights increasing scrutiny of AI companies and the challenges they face in navigating complex regulations around misinformation risks.

Alibaba has released Qwen3 AI models optimized for Apple's MLX architecture, enabling deployment across iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Macs. The series includes six dense models (ranging from 0.6B to 32B parameters) and two Mixture-of-Experts models (30B and 235B). Qwen3 features hybrid reasoning that switches between intensive "thinking" mode for complex tasks and faster "non-thinking" mode for simple responses. The models are designed for versatility, supporting deployment on consumer devices, smart glasses, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. By making these open-source models compatible with Apple's architecture, Alibaba aims to broaden AI adoption across Apple's ecosystem and empower global developers to create advanced AI applications.

NVIDIA is promoting "sovereign AI" across Europe, advocating for countries to maintain control over their AI infrastructure rather than depending on external providers. The concept emphasizes locally owned AI systems aligned with regional needs and values. NVIDIA is partnering with European model builders and cloud providers, enabling AI infrastructure within Europe, supporting open models reflecting local languages, and collaborating with telecom companies. Major European nations are investing in domestic AI infrastructure with public-private partnerships. This initiative aims to balance technological advancement with European values of autonomy and privacy.

BT CEO Allison Kirkby suggests more job cuts may be necessary as AI capabilities expand beyond the company's initial plan to eliminate 55,000 positions by 2030. The current restructuring, which aims to cut £3 billion in costs, may not fully account for AI's potential impact. At least 10,000 roles are already expected to be affected by automation and digitization, particularly in IT departments. The company has seen success with AI-powered chatbots in customer service and is using AI for network management. BT's approach is being viewed as an indicator of how AI might transform employment across the telecommunications industry.