Perplexity AI’s TikTok Merger Bid, DeepSeek V3’s Power, & Europe’s Call for AI Independence

In today’s AI Deep Dive, we unpack the latest industry headlines. Perplexity AI’s bid to merge with TikTok emerges as the app faces a potential US ban. Meanwhile, DeepSeek V3, a groundbreaking Chinese AI model, outperforms rivals like OpenAI but raises ethical concerns about potential biases. The FTC is investigating major tech partnerships with generative AI developers over antitrust issues. Lastly, new US export restrictions on advanced AI chips spark anxiety within Europe’s AI ecosystem, prompting calls for greater tech independence. Tune in to explore how these stories are shaping AI’s future!