

China's AI win, transparency in family courts, refugee life close up
Jan 29, 2025
Ciaran Martin, a cybersecurity expert and professor at Oxford, shares insights on global cybersecurity threats and the complexities of China's tech rivalries. Kathrin Hille, the Financial Times' Greater China correspondent, discusses TikTok's influence on Taiwan's youth and the political landscape. Hannah Summers, a family courts journalist, advocates for newfound transparency in family courts, shedding light on how these changes can lead to better accountability. Lastly, Emma Young reflects on the challenges of depicting immigration realities in media.
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DeepSeek's Impact
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, launched a surprisingly good AI model.
- This model challenges leading US and European AI companies.
DeepSeek's Costs and Training Data
- DeepSeek's development cost, training data, and potential use of Western companies' materials are questioned.
- Microsoft and OpenAI investigate if DeepSeek improperly used OpenAI's technology.
DeepSeek in China
- In China, DeepSeek's success is seen as a source of pride and vindication.
- Chinese media highlights it as proof of China's technological capabilities.