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US officials probe China’s DeepSeek AI amid security and privacy scrutiny – Computerworld
Market reactions and competitive pressure The emergence of DeepSeek has already rattled the tech industry. On Monday, global investors dumped shares of major US AI companies, fearing the rise of a low-cost Chinese competitor. DeepSeek, which presents itself as a budget-friendly alternative to AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has quickly gained traction — briefly overtaking ChatGPT as the top AI…
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After shooting, UnitedHealthcare comes under scrutiny for AI use in treatment approval – Computerworld
Insurers use AI to automate processes such as prior authorization, where providers or patients must get insurer approval before receiving specific medical services, procedures, or medications. The high denial rates from AI-driven automation have frustrated physicians, leading them to counter by using AI tools themselves to draft appeals against the denials. Asthma drugs, new weight loss drugs and biologics —…
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Google faces scrutiny as DuckDuckGo calls for fresh EU probes into compliance – Computerworld
“The potential gaps in Google’s compliance with the DMA underscore the need for vigilant regulatory oversight,” said Prabhu Ram, VP of the industry research group at Cybermedia Research. “If substantiated, these allegations could significantly impact competition dynamics in Europe.” Sanchit Vir Gogia, chief analyst and CEO at Greyhound Research, added that it’s important to note that DMA is wide-ranging, complex, and open…
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FTC eyes Microsoft’s cloud practices amid anti-trust scrutiny – Computerworld
If pursued, this inquiry could lead to intensified regulations on Microsoft’s cloud strategy, underscoring the FTC’s commitment to protecting competitive markets in sectors increasingly dominated by a few key players. Neither the FTC nor Microsoft has publicly commented on the matter. “Moving forward, all hyperscalers should commit to the interoperability of their cloud solutions in both intent and practice,” Jain…
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UK ends Apple and Google app store scrutiny, but not for long – Computerworld
Google had given app developers some additional flexibility in the use of alternative payment systems. Similar to those Apple has proposed in the EU, Google’s proposals included a commission and pop-up screens to warn users when they were about to use a third-party payment system. Open markets seem inevitable While the CMA hasn’t yet said which companies may be investigated…
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