In BriefPosted:10:08 AM PST February 7, 2025Image Credits:Tomohiro Ohsumi / Getty ImagesEx-Apple engineer issues apology after lawsuit over Journal app, Vision Pro leaks is dismissedA former iOS engineer, who was sued by Apple for leaking confidential information to journalists, has issued an apology after the lawsuit against him was dismissed. The lawsuit, which was filed last year, alleged that Andrew Aude sent thousands of messages to journalists at The Wall Street Journal and The Information about more than a half-dozen different Apple policies and products, including details about Apples Journal app and its Vision Pro headset. I spent nearly eight years as a software engineer at Apple, Aude said in an apology posted to X. During that time, I was given access to sensitive internal Apple information, including what were then unreleased products and features. But instead of keeping this information secret, I made the mistake of sharing this information with journalists who covered the company. I did not realize it at the time, but this turned out to be a profound and expensive mistake.Leaking was not worth it, he continued. I sincerely apologize to my former colleagues who not only worked tirelessly on projects for Apple, but work hard to keep them secret. They deserved better.Topics

Welcome to Startups Weekly your weekly recap of everything you cant miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here.This first week of February was busy on the geopolitical front, as well as in the world of startups and VC news, with many announcements and significant amounts of capital changing hands.Most interesting startup stories from the weekImage Credits:WaabiStartups took different views on the recurring dilemma of whether to partner or not. Plus, a cautionary tale on high burn rates, and IPOs ahead.Joining forces: Following a similar partnership with Aurora Innovation, Volvo Autonomous Solutions partnered with self-driving truck startup Waabi to jointly develop and deploy autonomous trucks. Commercial pilots are set to launch in Texas soon, with a driverless demonstration on public roads planned for the end of the year.And space startups OurSky and PlaneWave merged to create Observable Space, a new company that aims to create the next generation of telescopes.Going solo: Robotics company Figure AI exited its deal with OpenAI, choosing instead to focus on in-house AI owing to a major breakthrough. The startup is developing a general-purpose humanoid robot for commercial and residential use.And Googles X spun out Heritable Agriculture, a startup using AI to improve crop yield. The moonshot factory has been spinning off several ventures under the leadership of Astro Teller.Takeover: XOi,acquired competitor Specifx to expand its datasets on repairs. The acquisition was made for an undisclosed sum and funded by a $230 million round that the company also announced this week.High burn: Failed Canada-based accounting startup Bench burned through $135 million over the years before filing for bankruptcy, records revealed.IPOs ahead: TechCrunch compiled a list of tech companies that could go public this year, including two space and defense tech startups that filed to go public last month: Karman and Voyager Technologies. Deel was not on the list, but a major secondary sale suggests that the IPO the fintech/HR startup previously teased for the 2025/2026 time frame is getting closer.Most interesting VC and funding news this weekOla founder Bhavish Aggarwal.Image Credits:Aparna Jayakumar / Bloomberg / Getty ImagesThis week also brought us interesting funding news: deal rounds, but also new funds, and even funds of funds.Adtech: Canadian programmatic advertising startup StackAdapt raised a $235 million growth funding round led by Teachers Venture Growth (TVG), the investment arm of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.FoF: India announced a new $1.15 billion fund of funds for startups as part of its federal budget for 2025-26. The FoF is meant to have an expanded scope compared to previous startup funding programs, and New Delhi will explore creating a separate deep tech FoF.Indian LLMs: Ola billionaire founder Bhavish Aggarwal announced that he would invest $230 million into Krutrim, the AI startup he created in a push for Indian LLMs.Deep tech: Munich-based CVC Hitachi Ventures secured $400 million for its fourth fund, which will keep on targeting Series A investments into deep tech startups, but with 55% of the capital reserved for follow-on investments.Ozempic effect: Berry Street and Fay, two startups that match dietitians with patients, each raised a $50 million funding round, as GLP-1 drugs created tailwinds for nutrition counseling.Riot! French startup Riot raised a $30 million Series B round to expand its focus beyond educating employees about cybersecurity risks, and now nudge them further into minimizing threats. With a post-money valuation north of $170 million according to sources, the company reached $10 million in annual revenue in 2024.Cherry on top: German VC firm Cherry Ventures raised a new $500 million fund to make early-stage and follow-on investments. Its previous fund, announced in 2022, had closed at approximately $312 million.First fund: European VC firm Emblem, which is based in Paris, raised $85 million for its initial fund. Its general partners previously invested in companies like Gourmey and Sorare, among others.Last but not leastImage Credits:Andriy Onufriyenko / Getty ImagesEuropean AI startups collectively raised $8 billion in 2024, according to the French AI Report. Released jointly by early-stage VC firm Galion.exe, growth investment firm Revaia, and advisory firm Chausson Partners, it also revealed that 70% of that capital went into seed to Series B rounds, suggesting that the figure could increase as the scene matures.

The Advanced Imaging Society has announced the winners of the 2025 Lumiere Awards, which honor the artists, engineers and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.As the annual Lumiere Awards luncheon was cancelled due to the devastating Los Angeles fires, the decision was made to announce and deliver the awards directly to the honorees.Our hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires, said AIS President Jim Chabin. In recent weeks, weve been deeply saddened to learn of friends and colleagues who have lost their homes and irreplaceable memories. Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support. This unwavering spirit of unity and compassion is a testament to the strength of our industry.In addition to this years winners, special honors were also awarded. Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher received The Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence for three decades, resulting in epic films such as Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator and Gladiator II.The Governors Award for Education, Technology and Innovation was presented to Texas A&M Universitys Virtual Production Institute, which is part of the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. A longtime leader in visualization, Texas A&M is advancing virtual production education and supporting workforce development through cutting-edge technology and industry collaboration.The Society awarded the Best Live Action Feature Film Lumiere to Dune: Part Two, as well as Best Scene or Sequence for Riding the Sandworm and Best Use of HDR for Feature Film. Voters called the film a cinematic masterpiece, that transformed what a modern science fiction film could be, not just with stunning vast visuals and rich sound design, but with a story that grips and moves the soul.The Lumiere for Best Animated Feature Film went to The Wild Robot. Voters praised the excellent story and animation, saying it is the most visually-impressive animated feature film of 2024, attributed to its groundbreaking approach to animation, and its employment of a unique hand-painted aesthetic that blends traditional artistry with cutting-edge technology.Wicked was recognized with the Lumiere Award for Best Musical, with voters praising its breathtaking production design and innovative approach to bringing the magical world of Oz to life on screen. Wicked also won the Lumiere Award for Music-Themed Scene, Sequence or Performance of the Year for Defying Gravity.The Lumiere for Best Audio Theatrical was awarded to Alien: Romulus, while Deadpool & Wolverine received the award for Best 2D to 3D Conversion. Voters cited the title sequence, which was described as stunning, with abundant pop-out effects that set a high bar for the 3D experience.The Lumiere for Best Documentary went to Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, while Moana 2 Beyond was recognized for Best Original Song. Voters also noted Beyond was a powerful anthem representing exploration of the world and has a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.Among the episodic winners was Shgun, which received the Award for Best Episodic Live Action, as well as Best Use of HDR - Episodic. Arcane Season 2 won for Best Episodic Animation, with voters saying it was visually spectacular and arresting. Head and shoulders the best animated episodic in years. The Lumiere for Best Audio Episodic was awarded to Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.In the world of immersive projects, The Lumiere Award for Best Use of VR/AR/XR went to What If...? - An Immersive Story; The Lumiere Award for Best Location Based Entertainment was given to Orbital, a documentary style experience using interviews of astronauts and cosmonauts. The production is presented by Cosm.The Production Technology Lumiere Award went to F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix for their 3D Interactive experience leveraging AI by MeetMo with AR added by NantStudios and T-Mobile. The Lumiere Award for Best Live Event Cinema Experience was presented to Sphere Entertainment for V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas. Directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, the film is the first to be shot entirely with Big Sky, Sphere Entertainments groundbreaking ultra-high-resolution camera system.Best Achievement in 8K Production was awarded to Deep Ocean: Mysterious Worlds of the Red Sea. A 72-hour consecutive observation filming expedition which succeeded in capturing, in 8K, the worlds first ever video images of a group of coelacanths and their behavior indicative of reproduction, conducted by Japans NHK and NHK Enterprises, Inc.The complete list of winners are as follows:Best Feature Film: Live Action: Dune: Part TwoBest Feature Film: Animated: The Wild RobotBest Documentary: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve StoryBest Motion Picture - Musical: WickedBest Audio Theatrical: Alien: RomulusBest Audio Episodic: Star Wars: Skeleton CrewBest Original Song: Moana 2 "Beyond"Best Use of VR/AR/XR: What If...? - An Immersive StoryBest Use of High Dynamic Range Feature Film: Dune: Part TwoBest Use of High Dynamic Range Episodic: ShgunBest 2D to 3D Conversion: Deadpool & WolverineBest Musical Scene or Sequence: Wicked "Defying Gravity"Best Theatrical Scene or Sequence: Dune: Part Two "Riding the Sandworm"Best Episodic Animated: Arcane Season 2Best Episodic Live Action: ShgunBest Live Event Cinema Experience: V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las VegasBest Achievement in 8K Production: Deep Ocean: Mysterious Worlds of the Red SeaBest Location Based Entertainment: OrbitalProduction Technology Award: F1 Las Vegas Grand PrixGovernors Award for Education, Technology and Innovation: The Virtual Production Institute of Texas A&M, Sony Electronics, Synapse Virtual ProductionHarold Lloyd Award: Douglas Wick & Lucy FisherSource: The Advanced Imaging Society Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologistL'Wrenbrings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.

Breakdown & ShowreelsBetter Man: Costumes breakdown by Weta FXBy Vincent Frei - 07/02/2025 From concept to final frame, Weta FX transformed Better Man with breathtaking visual effects. In this new making-of, VFX Supervisor Luke Millar explains how digital magic enhanced the films stunning costumes!WANT TO KNOW MORE?Weta FX: Dedicated page about Better Man on Weta FX website. Vincent Frei The Art of VFX 2025

Its been almost one year since Baltimores Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the frigid Patapsco River after a cargo ship owned and operated by DALI crashed into it, killing six construction workers. Kiewit Infrastructure Corporation was awarded a $73 million contract to design and build the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement last September, as reported by AN.This week, Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled Kiewits design for the replacement bridge. Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller called the design a pillar of engineering and transportation brilliance that will stand watch over the harbor, connecting Marylanders to opportunities and welcoming commerce into our port. The new bridge will continue to serve as a vital connector for the I-695 Baltimore Beltway across the Patapsco River. It will have far greater vertical and horizontal clearances than the 1970s structure, a steel arch continuous truss bridge, Maryland State officials said. The wider expanses between pylons will give cargo ships more room for ease of passage.Renderings of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge show a cable-stayed bridge supported by pylons. The two main bridge towers, where ships will go through, will be more than 1,600 feet apart from one another. The bridge deck height will be about 230 feet above the main deep-draft shipping channel. It is designed to last for 100 years.The bridge towers will be 600 feet tall, and the cable-stayed main spans total length will exceed 3,300 feet. (Courtesy MDTA)The bridge will be more than 2 miles long. There will be two 12-foot-wide lanes in each direction, 10-foot-wide outside shoulders, and 4-foot-wide inside shoulders per direction of travel. The bridge towers will be 600 feet tall, and the cable-stayed main spans total length will exceed 3,300 feet. Congressman Kweisi Mfume said to get to this point took unified front across all three levels of government. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the design by Kiewita company based in Omaha, Nebraskais a symbol of beauty that is poised to serve as a vital connector for our city to the world and a reminder of those we lost.Moving forward, the project will exit the design concept phase and inch toward a final design and regulatory approvals before initiating construction.The future bridges non-structural design elements, Maryland State officials shared, will be informed by thousands of Marylanders through forums and community updates. This is meant to ensure the new Francis Scott Key Bridge resonates with Marylanders.Governor Moore noted that the State of Maryland continues to pursue DALI for damages. Maryland officials want DALI to pay for Francis Scott Key Bridges reconstruction, and for all parties responsible for the tragedy to pay damages.

Recommended Published February 7, 2025 12:00pm EST close Robot dog sprints into history books by breaking speed records Mirror Me's Black Panther ran about 100 meters in under 10 seconds. A Chinese team has unveiled a groundbreaking quadruped robot that is pushing the boundaries of robotics and speed.The Black Panther 2.0, developed by Zhejiang University's humanoid innovation institute in collaboration with the Hangzhou-based startup Mirror Me, has achieved a remarkable feat by running approximately 100 meters in under 10 seconds. Black Panther 2.0 sprinting against a human (Mirror Me)Nature-inspired engineeringThe design of the Black Panther 2.0 draws inspiration from various animals, resulting in a highly efficient biomechanical structure. Its carbon-fiber shins are modeled after jerboa desert rodents, increasing stiffness by an impressive 135% while only adding 16% to its weight.The robot features spring-loaded knee joints that act as shock absorbers, mimicking the powerful movements of black panthers. Additionally, its "running shoes," inspired by cheetah claws, enhance grip performance by an astonishing 200%. Standing at 2 feet and 0.8 inches tall and weighing 83.8 pounds, this robot achieves a peak stride frequency of five times per second. Black Panther 2.0. (Mirror Me)Intelligent movement and adaptationThe impressive performance of the Black Panther 2.0 is not solely due to its hardware; it also incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to adapt its gait in real time for specific situations. This technology allows the robot to coordinate its limb movements using the concept of Huygens' coupled pendulum principle, enabling it to maintain fluid motion on various terrains and pushing it closer to the agility of living organisms. Black Panther 2.0. (Mirror Me)Breaking speed recordsIn addition to breaking records, the Black Panther 2.0 has joined the prestigious "10-second club" for the 100-meter sprint, surpassing the previous record holder, HOUND, which was developed at Korea's Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. This achievement positions the robotic dog ahead of most human sprinters, although it still trails behind some of nature's fastest runners, like cheetahs, ostriches and wildebeests. Black Panther 2.0. (Mirror Me)Kurt's key takeawaysThe development of the Black Panther 2.0 opens up exciting possibilities for the future of robotics. Its high-power-density motor drivers suggest potential industrial applications, while its design invites further exploration into the differences between robotic and biological mobility. This technology could also be utilized in search and rescue operations or for exploring hazardous environments.Would you feel comfortable having a robot like the Black Panther 2.0 working alongside you, or would its advanced capabilities make you nervous about potential job displacement or safety concerns? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFor more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/NewsletterFollow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? Get Kurts free CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.

The software security landscape is at an interesting juncture. As Jen Easterly, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), pointed out, there is a lesson to be drawn from the automotive industry of the 1960s. Its approach to improving car safety by building better designs including seatbelts, crumple zones, and reinforced frames proved far more effective at saving lives than responding to accidents after they occurred. Software providers need to take the same approach and deliver secure solutions by design, moving from reactive risk management to taking proactive accountability for tackling escalating cyber threats. That will require a clear understanding of the fragmented and overlapping nature of many of the industry standards, adopting innovative tools like Cyber Protection Level Agreements (CPLAs), and ensuring through-life service management.There have been a rapid expansion in the number of security frameworks across the world in recent years, including ISO 27001 (including ISO/IEC27034), NIST, OWASP, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Many organisations, often driven by regulatory, client or customer pressures, have tried to follow these standards. However, for those operating across multiple geographic jurisdictions, these overlapping and, at times, conflicting standards make it difficult to comply. When it comes to software procurement, many CISOs are struggling with supplier evaluation and worried about the likelihood of gaps in security.Without a unified approach to standards, organisations risk exposure to vulnerabilities that exploit gaps. Supply chain attacks, like the SolarWinds Sunburst breach or the CrowdStrike software update incident, are reminders of whats at stake: operational disruption, legal action, and damage to stakeholder trust. More consistent standards would not only mitigate these risks but simplify compliance.CPLAs offer a practical solution by formalising suppliers' security commitments within procurement contracts. They provide a way to ensure that secure software suppliers are thinking about compliance with the many cyber security standards both current and future. Modelled on Service Level Agreements (SLAs), CPLAs define measurable standards, such as vulnerability assessments, patching timelines, and incident reporting protocols to create clear and enforceable obligations.Ambiguity in supplier commitments often leads to preventable risks, but by specifying requirements drawn from the applicable standards and regulation, CPLAs create accountability. This prevents suppliers from cutting corners and ensures a consistent level of protection.CPLAs should specify:Time-to-patch guarantees: Critical vulnerabilities patched within 72 hours.Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) transparency: Full disclosure of software components, including third-party libraries.Incident response KPIs: Defined recovery time objectives and reporting obligations for breaches.Lifecycle commitments: Ongoing updates and end-of-life transition plans.By setting out clear, enforceable targets for their suppliers, organisations should see reductions in downtime, minimised attack vectors, and fewer incidents.Secure software procurement requires ongoing management. This can be achieved with through-life service management, which includes regular audits, vulnerability monitoring, and clearly defined end-of-life plans to manage security from acquisition to decommissioning. Without through-life management, organisations risk inheriting unsupported or insecure software, leading to operational vulnerabilities and escalating costs.These risks underline the need to embed security into procurement and make sure it is seen as a continuous process, not a one-off task. This starts by aligning procurement with long-term security goals and requiring vendors to demonstrate secure-by-design principles. CPLAs should be integrated into contracts and vendors SBOMs and secure development practices evaluated as part of the process.At the point of service transition, software must be validated through rigorous testing, such as penetration tests. Once the service is then in operation, there needs to be monitoring of performance against CPLA metrics. All this should be accompanied by a focus on continual service improvement to leverage incident reviews to learn lessons for future contracts.Embedding these principles puts organisations in a stronger position when negotiating with suppliers.The Security Think Tank on secure softwareTyler Shields, ESG: 'Unsafe At Any Speed'. Comparing automobiles to code risk.Aditya K Sood, Aryaka:Vigilant buyers are the best recipe for accountable suppliers.Artificial intelligence (AI) can also play a pivotal role in navigating this fragmented security landscape. Current processes for assessing and harmonising standards are manual, inconsistent, and error prone. AI tools equipped with natural language processing can map overlaps between standards, creating unified requirements that are traceable to the original frameworks, saving time for procurement teams. Emerging real-time compliance monitoring tools have the potential to enforce security obligations automatically, reducing human error and increasing efficiency.While CPLAs and AI tools offer internal solutions, systemic change requires collaboration. Buyer consortia and regulatory alignment, as seen with the EU Cyber Resilience Act, can establish universal security baselines.This kind of collaboration reduces duplication, streamlines compliance, and lowers costs for suppliers and buyers alike. Universal standards create a level playing field, making it easier for organisations to identify secure and reliable vendors.Secure software procurement in 2025 is vital. By unifying fragmented standards, enforcing supplier accountability through CPLAs, and adopting through-life service management, organisations can mitigate risks and improve resilience. The stakes are high, but so are the opportunities. Acting decisively now can protect organisations from cyber threats and reshape the software industry into one that prioritises security as much as innovation.Robert Campbell, is a cyber security expert at PA Consulting

US lawmakers in Washington DC have this week moved to enact a national ban on the use of DeepSeek, the breakout Chinese generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool that sprang to prominence and wiped billions off the value of US tech companies at the end of January.The No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act is a bipartisan piece of legislation introduced by Democratic congressman Josh Gottheimer and his Republican counterpart, Darin LaHood, who represent districts in the states of New Jersey and Illinois respectively.The legislation will seek to ban the use and download of DeepSeeks AI software on government devices. Several other countries have already taken such steps, including the Australian government, which blocked access to DeepSeek on all government devices on national security grounds, and Taiwan. The Italian data protection authority has announced limitations on the processing of Italian users data by DeepSeek, and other countries are also considering action.In the US itself, several bodies have already moved to ban the application, including the state of Texas, which is now restricting its use on state-owned devices, and the US Navy.Similar to the controversial TikTok ban currently on hold for 75 days following an executive order signed by President Trump, the USs attempts to restrict the use of DeepSeek reflect the Western blocs long-held concerns over the ability of the Chinese government to co-opt any user data at will from technology organisations.The national security threat that DeepSeek a CCP [Chinese Communist Party]-affiliated company poses to the United States is alarming, said LaHood. DeepSeeks generative AI program acquires the data of US users and stores the information for unidentified use by the CCP.Under no circumstances can we allow a CCP company to obtain sensitive government or personal data. This common-sense, bipartisan piece of legislation will ban the app from federal workers phones while closing backdoor operations the company seeks to exploit for access. It is critical that Congress safeguard Americans data and continue to ensure American leadership in AI.Read more about DeepSeekDeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is disrupting the industry with its low-cost, open source large language models,challenging US tech giants.The introduction of DeepSeeks GenAI models has been met with fervour, but security issues have createdapparent challenges for the Chinese startup.DeepSeek, which gained popularity recently for its AI platform, did not specify the cause of large-scale malicious attacks,which continue to disrupt new account registrations.Gottheimer added: The Chinese Communist Party has made it abundantly clear that it will exploit any tool at its disposal to undermine our national security, spew harmful disinformation and collect data on Americans. Now, we have deeply disturbing evidence that they are using DeepSeek to steal the sensitive data of US citizens.This is a five alarm national security fire. We must get to the bottom of DeepSeeks malign activities. We simply cant risk the CCP infiltrating the devices of our government officials and jeopardising our national security. Weve seen Chinas playbook before with TikTok, and we cannot allow it to happen again.Meanwhile, a separate bill the Decoupling Americas Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act introduced by Republican senator Josh Hawley, who represents Missouri and is often outspoken on tech and privacy issues in the US, seeks to penalise the importation of technology or intellectual property developed in China, accompanied by penalties including up to 20 years in prison, and fines of up to $100m for organisations that violate it. Hawleys bill does not explicitly mention DeepSeek.There has been a significant level of nervousness around the use of non-allied technology in government and military settings going back many years. Huawei is just one example, said Mel Morris, CEO of AI research engine Corpora.ai.One could argue that this is just a prudent measure to ensure that devices cannot be compromised by a potential adversary. In the event of a conflict, there are no rules, so whatever assurance or confidence levels might exist would likely go out of the window. I suppose the old adage all's fair. On the flip side, running an air-gapped service using DeepSeek, many would argue, could be made to be safe and considered so.Ilia Kolochenko, ImmuniWeb CEO and BCS fellow, said that even though the risks stemming from the use of DeepSeek may be reasonable and justified, politicians risked missing the forest for the trees and should extend their thinking beyond China.Numerous other GenAI vendors from different countries as well as global SaaS platforms, which are now rapidly integrating GenAI capabilities oftentimes without properly assessing the related risks have similar or even bigger problems, he said.WhilstDeepSeeks risks should certainly not be discounted or underestimated, we should remember the fundamental risks and problems of all other GenAI vendors. Many of them unwarrantedly scrapped proprietary and copyrighted content from the internet to train their powerful LLMs without ever asking for permission from content creators or copyright owners now vigorously denying any wrongdoing under varying untenable pretexts.The unfolding DeepSeek incident shall not be exploited as a convenient reason to suddenly forget about serious violations and AI-related risks posed by other GenAI vendors, said Kolochenko.

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The added security is nice, but the drawbacks outweigh it.