Who is Liang Wenfeng, the man behind Deepseek? / Google Maps reclassifies the US as “sensitive country”/ 4 fundraisers share 130 million euros.

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Liang Wenfeng: from algorithmic trading to the conquest of AI

Little known to the general public, Liang Wenfengfounder of Deepseekintrigue by his career. From the quantitative financehe founded in 2013 Jacobian investment company using AI algorithms to select actions. Two years later, he created High-Flyera hedge fund that manages today 8 billion dollars and finance directly Deepseek. High-Flyer would have invested massively in NVIDIA GPUs from 2021long before the current generative AI wave and American restrictions

Google Maps reclassifies the United States as “sensitive country”

Google Maps has reclassified the UNITED STATES like a “Sensitive country”a status usually reserved for states subject to strict or involved regimes in border disputes, revealed CNBC. This decision comes after the Trump administration has announced changes in the official nomenclature of American cards, in particular by reversing the Gulf of Mexico in “Gulf of America” and in restaurants the appellation “Mont McKinley” For Mont Denali.



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This reclassification aligns the United States with countries like China, Russia, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Iraqalready listed as “sensitive” by Google. According to internal documents, the directive has been processed as a Absolute priority (P0)demanding an immediate update of the cards.

OPENAI reveals Chatgpt Gov, new service for the American administration

OPENAI Lance Chatgpt Gova secure version of its AI intended for American administrations. Hosted on Microsoft Azureit allows the integration of sensitive data in an environment in accordance with federal requirements. Since the beginning of 2024, 90,000 government agents generated 18 million prompt Via Chatgpt.

Still being certified FedrampChatgpt Gov could be deployed in a monthwith a particular focus for the sectors of the Defense, police and health.

Deepseek-R1: rudimentary censorship for an advanced AI model

The model Deepseek-R1is at the heart of all discussions. Last aspect scrutinized closely: its censorship system, designed to comply with Chinese regulations, which although effective, is minimalist. The teams of Deepseek have opted for an approach by brute forceblocking without nuance any request containing keywords or themes deemed sensitive by Beijing. This choice might suggest in a precipitated implementationleaving to consider an evolution towards a more sophisticated control. The exit momentum of Deepseek hardly leaving at random.

OPENAI and Microsoft are investigating possible access not authorized by a group linked to Deepseek

Microsoft and Openai have opened an investigation to determine whether data from the Openai API has been recovered unauthorized by a group affiliated with Deepseekthe Chinese actor of the AI ​​behind the open-source model Deepseek-R1.

The details of this potential leak remain vague, but suspicions relate to theOpenai unauthorized extraction of dataa practice that may have been used to Train Deepseek-R1 Or to refine its performance.

Spotify pays a record of $ 10 billion to the music industry in 2024

Spotify announced that he Poured $ 10 billion to the beneficiaries of the music industry in 2024a new record after 9 billion 2023. Since its creation in 2006, the streaming platform has thus redistributed near $ 60 billion to artists, labels and publishers.

After a decline of decline in the 2000s, the music industry regained its dynamics thanks to streaming. In 2024, world revenues reached 31 billion dollarscarried by the development of paid subscriptions and the diversification of sources of income.

The sector, which culminated in Nearly $ 40 billion in 1999had dropped under the $ 15 billion in 2016victim of hacking and the collapse of CD sales. The rise of Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms has made it possible to return to growth despite many voices rising against musical platforms.

Cyber, the evidences always deserve to be recalled: the US Navy prohibits the Chinese AI Deepsek

The US Navy has strictly prohibited the use of Deepseek AI, invoking Cybersecurity risks. An internal email addressed to all the staff orders Do not download, install or use This technology, including for personal use.

Helion lifts $ 425M to accelerate nuclear fusion and deliver Microsoft by 2028

Helionthe startup specializing in nuclear mergercompleted a Table of $ 425 million in series Fbringing its valuation to $ 5.245 billion. Known for its ambition to market its clean and unlimited energy, Helion has committed to Provide electricity to Microsoft from 2028.

Cyber ​​Humanum is: 200 participants immersed in an immersive cyber war exercise

The University of Lorraine, the Nancy defense base and the Comcyber brought together students, soldiers and companies for the largest university exercise in Cyberguerre in France. Baptized Cyber ​​Humanum isthis life-size training brought together 200 participants faced with simulated attacks in an ultra-realistic environment.

The 2025 edition has introduced an unprecedented scenario incorporating generative AI and critical themes: information manipulation via deepfakes and attack simulations on strategic infrastructure. The exercise took place continuously, including an immersive 24 -hour sequence without interruption.

Nearly 110 students from seven components from the University of Lorraine and the ENSISA faced 90 experts from the Ministry of Armed Forces and Industrial Groups.

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Alice & Bob raises 100 million euros to build their universal quantum computer

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The 9th edition of the summits will be held on April 7 and 8 in Méribel

On April 7 and 8, Méribel, in the heart of the 3 valleys, will host the 9th edition of the Summits, a flagship meeting for decision-makers and opinion leaders. This event, carried by Xavier Wargnier and his team, will offer two days of exchanges and reflection around the theme of performance in a context marked by current challenges.

Among the stakeholders announced: Jérôme Kerviel, Florian Delmas (CEO of Andros), Philippe Desertine (economist), Marion Darrieutort (CEO of The Arcane), Mathieu Blanchard (Ultra-Traileur),…

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Alan recruits his CEO Founder Associate for a strategic internship in 2025

Alan opens a unique opportunity for a trainee at the end of studies or in the year of caesura : the post of CEO Founder Associateto be filled between June and December 2025 for a period of six months. This internship offers a strategic immersion at the heart of the company’s priorities, under the direct supervision of the CEO and the Alan managers.

The mission includes: strategic analyzes, coordination of transversal projects, management of new products, or support for tenders and fundraising.

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    • Between Sam Altman and Elon Musk the burn burn / Ca Record for Hellowork / Paid, Earned or Owned Media, what priorities?
    • Younited loses its status as a unicorn / Microsoft loses its exclusivity with Open AI / The American government with the capital of Tiktok?
    • Jean de La Rochebrochard joins Cassius / Trump redesign by decree the contours of Tech / Younited enters live on Euronext Paris

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