Punto e a Capo n. 56 – English
by Claudia Giulia Ferrauto
AI, Tech & Privacy: This Week’s Key Updates
Italy’s data watchdog blocks DeepSeek over GDPR violations, while the Chinese AI model shakes up markets. The US rolls out ChatGPT Gov for federal agencies. Trump and Melania jump into crypto with their own MemeCoins. Meanwhile, MIT Sloan Review highlights five key AI trends for 2025.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Italian Privacy Authority Blocks DeepSeek
Italy’s data watchdog, Garante Privacy, has blocked the AI app DeepSeek, developed by a Chinese startup, over GDPR violations. DeepSeek claimed it was not subject to EU privacy laws, raising concerns about how it collects and processes data. Despite its popularity—it even surpassed ChatGPT in the U.S. App Store—the company failed to provide satisfactory answers, leading to an immediate ban in Italy. France and Ireland are also investigating.
🔗 Sources: Reuters, AP News, The Record
2. DeepSeek’s Market Impact: U.S. Tech Giants Under Pressure
DeepSeek’s rise is shaking U.S. tech stocks. Nvidia saw a $600 billion market cap drop despite JPMorgan’s bullish forecast on AI chip demand. Meanwhile, Broadcom, Marvell, and Micron may benefit, while Intel risks lower processor sales. Donald Trump called DeepSeek a “wake-up call” for the U.S., urging stronger AI policies to counter China’s tech influence.
🔗 Sources: Bloomberg, TechCrunch, Reuters
3. ChatGPT Gov: AI for U.S. Government Agencies
The U.S. government has launched ChatGPT Gov, a secure AI system for federal agencies to improve efficiency and data management. Departments of Defense and Health are already testing it. Meanwhile, the U.S. has banned DeepSeek in military and security institutions, citing cybersecurity risks and fears of Chinese data collection.
🔗 Sources: The Verge, NBC News, Government Tech
4. Trump & Melania Enter Crypto: $TRUMP & $MELANIA Coins
Donald and Melania Trump launched two cryptocurrencies, $TRUMP and $MELANIA, which initially surged but then lost 50% of their value. On January 23, Trump signed an executive order forming a Digital Asset Markets Working Group, exploring the idea of a national strategic reserve of digital assets. This signals a shift in U.S. crypto policy, but volatility remains a concern.
🔗 Sources: Forbes, Wired Italia
5. AI Trends for 2025 (MIT Sloan Report)
A new MIT Sloan report highlights five key AI trends:
1. Autonomous AI – AI systems will operate with minimal human intervention.
2. Unstructured Data Analysis – AI will better process texts, images, and videos.
3. Generative AI – AI-created content will expand across industries.
4. AI Ethics & Regulation – Transparency and bias concerns will shape policies.
5. Business AI Integration – AI will become central to corporate operations.
🔗 Source: MIT Sloan
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