By Tommy Vee

Well fellas, buckle up because the AI race just hit a new level of shady. DeepSeek’s been accused of straight-up sneaking into OpenAI’s backyard and making off with data like it’s a Saturday morning heist. In this edition, we’re diving into the drama, the accusations, and the geopolitical chess game that’s turning AI innovation into a full-blown international incident. Let’s get into it, baby!

Big Brother 2.0: EU Lays Down the AI Law

Alright, listen up, you AI cowboys—Europe just dropped the hammer. As of Sunday, the EU’s AI Act is in full swing, and they’ve got a “do not cross” list for AI that makes old-school mob blacklists look friendly. If your AI system is caught doing something shady—like profiling people, manipulating decisions, or running a Minority Report-style pre-crime operation—you’re looking at a fine big enough to make even Big Tech sweat.

Meta, Apple, and Mistral skipped the EU’s voluntary AI pledge last year, probably thinking they could ghost the whole thing. But come August, regulators will have the batons ready. And before you ask, yes, law enforcement gets their usual "special exemptions"—because nothing says fair play like biometric surveillance with a permission slip.

So if you’re an AI dev, play it smart: know the rules, dodge the fines, and for God’s sake, don’t get caught with your algorithms down.

DeepSeek’s Big “Oops”: Stealing Data, Losing Trust

So here’s the deal: Microsoft and OpenAI just caught wind of a big ol’ data heist, and guess who’s behind it? DeepSeek, that Chinese AI startup that’s been shaking things up like a gang war in the tech world. They’re accused of bypassing OpenAI’s data limits like a pro, sneaking into the system, and stealing knowledge straight from the AI’s brain. Yeah, they’re distilling OpenAI’s models like it’s some shady bootleg operation.

And what’s the result? DeepSeek’s new AI, R-1, comes out and bam—takes a chunk outta the stock market, wiping billions off US companies. Welcome to the world of AI, pal.

Now the Navy’s got a problem with it, telling its folks to steer clear of DeepSeek’s products. Why? Because the Chinese government could be watching their every move. And let’s not even get started on the data DeepSeek’s pulling: your IP, device info, and your keystrokes. Yeah, that’s right—your typing habits. All stored in China. Good luck with that.

But hey, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. OpenAI’s raising the alarm, worried DeepSeek’s stealing their lunch. So while they’re scrambling to figure it out, the world’s watching. This is no longer about tech; it’s about who controls the future.

Qwen 2.5-Max: The New Kingpin of AI?

Alibaba just rolled up with Qwen 2.5-Max, their latest AI enforcer trained on 20 trillion tokens—because why hire humans when you can replace ‘em? This bad boy is already out-muscling DeepSeek V3 and staring down GPT-4o like it's about to jack its lunch money.

They’ve parked it on Alibaba Cloud and Qwen Chat, letting devs take it for a joyride. And guess what? It even plays nice with OpenAI’s API, so slapping it into your workflow is easier than laundering cash through a car wash.

Bottom line? Alibaba ain't here to make friends—they're here to run the whole damn block.

The Tommy Vee Take

Now, whether DeepSeek’s accusations are just another AI scandal or the start of a bigger geopolitical mess, only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – the AI game’s about to get real messy, and if you’re not paying attention, you might just find yourself caught in the crossfire.

Stay tuned, because we’re all living through the most unpredictable tech showdown of the century. This is Tommy Vee, signing off.