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DeepSeek in Hot Water Over Data Privacy in South Korea

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South Korea’s data watchdog says Chinese AI startup DeepSeek transferred user data and AI prompts overseas without permission during its January app launch. Downloads were halted in February, and officials now demand DeepSeek delete the data and set legal safeguards. DeepSeek claims it stopped the transfers in April to improve user experience, sparking ongoing privacy concerns

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AI Startups Are on Fire: $36M Raised for Smarter Tools and Tech

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April was a big month for AI startups—Qevlar, HoneyHive, Solve Intelligence, and Delos pulled in a combined $36 million in funding. From cybersecurity and patent automation to testing AI agents and boosting office productivity, these companies are building tools that could shape how we work and innovate in the AI space.

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Google rolls out real-time video AI features for Gemini

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Google is rolling out powerful new AI features to Gemini Live, letting it “see” your screen or camera feed and help in real time—like suggesting paint colors or explaining what’s on your screen. These updates, based on its Project Astra tech, give Google a solid edge over Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s delayed Siri upgrades. Gemini’s getting smarter—and fast.

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Unacademy Slashes Cash Burn, Shifts Focus to Profit Over Growth

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Unacademy plans to cut its core operations cash burn to under ₹200 crore in 2025—down 80% from ₹1,000 crore three years ago. CEO Gaurav Munjal says the focus is now firmly on profitability, not acquisitions. Meanwhile, its language app Airlearn is gaining traction, boasting 70K daily users and $2M in annual recurring revenue.

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Supabase Raises $200M, Becomes Go-To Backend for AI Apps

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Supabase, the open-source Firebase alternative, just raised $200M at a $2B valuation. With over 1.7M developers and explosive growth, it’s fast becoming the default backend for AI and modern apps. Built on Postgres, it simplifies setup while scaling effortlessly—earning major love from the dev community and big investors alike.

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