Boom: Future of Supersonic Travel is here

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DeepSeek is under fire from all directions—cyberattacks, privacy concerns, and growing regulatory scrutiny. As governments and tech giants raise alarms, questions about AI security and ethical boundaries are intensifying. Is this the inevitable cost of pushing AI to its limits, or a sign of deeper challenges ahead?

Let’s Dive into today’s news!

Insider Insights:

  • Today in world of AI: Supersonic private jet, Starlink meets iPhone, Alibaba’s AI Powerplay & more

  • Tutorial: How to Generate a Video Using Pictory.ai

  • Everything else you should know today

  • DeepSeek Special

  • 5 new AI tools to boost your productivity

  • Best of Technology

  • Gadget Spotlight

TODAY IN WORLD OF AI

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 made its first supersonic flight on January 28, 2025, in Mojave, California. Boom Supersonic

1. Supersonic Comeback: Boom's XB-1 supersonic jet just smashed through the sound barrier, bringing us closer to the next-gen era of ultra-fast air travel. With the dream of cutting flight times in half, Boom is proving that supersonic travel is no longer science fiction—it's the future!

2. StarLink meets iPhone: Apple and SpaceX are teaming up to bring Starlink satellite connectivity to iPhones, redefining global mobile coverage. This collaboration could end signal dead zones forever, making satellite-based mobile internet a reality for millions worldwide!

3. Alibaba’s AI Powerplay: Alibaba has unleashed a powerful new AI model, claiming it rivals top global players. With China aggressively pushing AI innovation, this could shake up the global AI arms race, putting Alibaba in direct competition with OpenAI and Google!

THE AI INSTITUTE

How to to Generate a Video Using Pictory.ai

How to to Generate a Video Using Pictory.ai

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AI & TECH NEWS

Everything else you need to know today

Image Credits: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

💣Doomsday: The Doomsday Clock just ticked even closer to midnight, signaling heightened global threats from climate change, AI risks, and nuclear tensions.

🔏Privacy: Meta is investing a massive $8 billion into privacy-focused AI and encryption, signalling a new era of user protection.

🧠Obsession: The AI industry’s massive energy consumption is under scrutiny as companies realize the race for bigger models comes at a steep cost.

🦆Goose: Jack Dorsey is back, introducing Goose, an open-source AI agent builder aiming to simplify AI development for everyone. Could this become the go-to AI platform for developers and challenge the industry giants?

DEEPSEEK SPECIAL

DeepSeek is facing heat from all sides—security breaches, privacy concerns, and global scrutiny.

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1. DeepSeek’s AI Secrets: DeepSeek is making big claims—faster, cheaper AI with stronger data privacy, but how much of it is true? With rising concerns over transparency and China’s AI ambitions, the world is watching to see if DeepSeek can truly outpace OpenAI.

2. OpenAI’s Warning: OpenAI is sounding the alarm, claiming China's DeepSeek has access to sensitive training data, raising global security concerns. With AI models shaping everything from finance to defense, is this a tipping point for AI geopolitics?

3. Cyberattack on DeepSeek: DeepSeek has been hit by a cyberattack, forcing the AI startup to limit user registrations amid security fears. As AI adoption surges, this attack highlights the growing risks of data breaches in the AI arms race!

4. Italy vs. DeepSeek: Italy’s data watchdog has launched an investigation into DeepSeek, warning that millions of Italians’ data could be at risk. As Europe tightens AI regulations, this could be the first of many battles over AI-driven privacy concerns.

BEST OF TECHNOLOGY

Garmin Glitch: Users Frustrated

(Image: © Future)

Garmin users worldwide are locked out of their devices as a major outage leaves smartwatches and fitness trackers stuck on the dreaded blue triangle screen. The issue, affecting everything from GPS tracking to health monitoring, has sparked frustration as users demand urgent fixes. Garmin remains tight-lipped on the root cause, raising concerns about system vulnerabilities and the growing risks of tech failures in our everyday lives.

As wearables become increasingly essential, this outage is a stark reminder of our dependence on connected devices—is it time for companies to rethink system resilience?

FOOD FOR YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

5 AI Tools to turbocharge your Productivity

Tability: A goal-tracking assistant that keeps your team aligned and on top of objectives with smart progress updates.

Polymer Search: Organizes and analyzes your data with AI to uncover insights and trends effortlessly.

Levity: Automates repetitive workflows like email tagging and document classification, freeing up your time for creative tasks.

AI Dungeon: An AI-powered tool for creative storytelling and brainstorming to generate unique ideas on demand.

Quillbot: Simplifies complex content with AI-based paraphrasing and summarization tools.

GADGET SPOTLIGHT

Dell’s Gaming Beast

Credits: Dell, Getty Images

Alienware’s AW3225QF gaming monitor just got a killer deal, making it one of the best 4K QD-OLED displays you can grab right now. With lightning-fast refresh rates, stunning contrast, and next-gen HDR, this monitor is built for serious gamers who crave peak performance and immersive visuals.

At this price, it's a rare chance to upgrade your setup—but act fast before it’s gone!

AI PROMPT OF THE DAY

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