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1. 61 Countries Sign Paris AI Declaration

• Summary: At the Paris AI Action Summit, 61 countries, including China, France, India, and Japan, signed the Paris AI Declaration, emphasizing "openness," "inclusivity," and "ethics" in AI governance. The declaration aims to strengthen global AI coordination and avoid market monopolization. Notably, the US and UK did not sign, raising questions about their future roles in AI governance(1)(2).

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2. Tencent Integrates DeepSeek into AI Workbench

• Summary: Tencent announced the integration of DeepSeek into its AI workbench, ima, enhancing its search, reading, writing, and knowledge-sharing capabilities. This move highlights DeepSeek's growing influence in the AI industry, with companies like Waves Information and Runjian also supporting its deployment1(2).

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3. OpenAI Rejects Elon Musk’s $974 Billion Acquisition Offer

• Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected Elon Musk’s $974 billion acquisition proposal, calling it "absurd." Altman emphasized OpenAI’s commitment to independence and expressed interest in collaborating with China on AI development, signaling a shift in global AI partnerships(1)(10).

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4. Apple and Alibaba Collaborate on AI Features for Chinese iPhone Users

• Summary: Apple is partnering with Alibaba to develop AI features tailored for Chinese iPhone users. The collaboration follows Apple’s canceled partnership with Baidu and evaluations of other Chinese AI models. The new features are currently under regulatory review(1)(2).

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5. DeepSeek Gains Popularity as a Mental Health Tool

• Summary: Young people are increasingly using DeepSeek as a low-cost, efficient alternative to traditional mental health counseling. While it shows promise in addressing issues like family conflicts and relationship problems, its limitations in emotional interaction suggest it may complement rather than replace human therapists(1)(2).

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6. DeepSeek Revolutionizes Medical AI

• Summary: DeepSeek is transforming the medical AI landscape by reducing the need for extensive labeled data and lowering training costs. Its open-source approach and multi-platform deployment are making advanced AI accessible to grassroots healthcare providers, potentially addressing resource disparities(1)(2).

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7. Google Launches Gemini 2.0 AI Models

• Summary: Google introduced the Gemini 2.0 series, including Flash, Flash-Lite, and Pro Experimental models, claiming they offer superior reasoning and affordability. This release underscores Google’s push to dominate the AI market(3)(7).

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8. OpenAI’s Operator AI Agent Goes Live

• Summary: OpenAI released Operator, an AI agent capable of performing tasks like online shopping, booking appointments, and configuring domain settings. Available to ChatGPT Pro users, Operator represents a step toward autonomous AI systems that can handle real-world tasks(8).

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9. AI Investments Surge to $110 Billion in 2024

• Summary: AI startups raised $110 billion in 2024, a 62% increase from the previous year. Despite a 12% decline in overall tech funding, AI continues to attract significant investment, with companies like Databricks and Anthropic leading the charge(4).

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10. EU Bans Prohibited AI Systems

• Summary: The EU AI Act’s ban on "prohibited AI systems" took effect on February 2, 2025. The ban targets high-risk applications like social scoring, subliminal manipulation, and certain facial recognition uses, marking a significant step in AI regulation(5).