Chinese AI Chatbot DeepSeek sparks concerns over censorship and state controlled narratives
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan 29: DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by a Hangzhou-based startup in China, has become a focal point of international debate over issues of censorship, data security, and pro Chinese government narratives. As of January 2025, the AI model has amassed a global user base of approximately 5-6 million. Since its initial […]
US announces 90-day foreign aid suspension, Tibetans and Taiwan among affected
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 29: The U.S. State Department has announced a 90-day suspension of nearly all foreign development assistance, following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in his first week in office. The directive, aimed at “assessment of programmatic efficiencies and consistency” with U.S. foreign policy, places over $60 billion in aid under assessment. […]