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The AI boom is pushing boundaries and raising alarms. The UK is being urged to tighten sustainability rules for AI data centers as energy and water consumption reach critical levels. DeepSeek, China’s disruptive AI force, is grappling with server shortages, restricting API access, and facing bans from South Korea over national security concerns.

Meanwhile, at the Paris AI Summit, world leaders are under pressure to establish global safety standards to curb the risks of a dangerous AI arms race. Experts are calling for harmonized frameworks to prevent misuse, accidents, and unchecked competition that could threaten global security. Even as DeepSeek’s energy-efficient models lower costs, experts warn the industry’s power demands are on a collision course with sustainability goals, highlighting the urgency for action.

This week, AI’s explosive growth underscores the need for clear regulations, sustainable strategies, and global cooperation to avoid a future defined by chaos instead of innovation.

This week’s Highlights:

• Industry News and Updates

• LegalEd CPD: Bringing Law Firm Training Into the Digital Age

• AI Tools to Supercharge your producivity

• Legal prompt of the week

➡️ Leaders at Paris AI Summit Must Set Global Standards to Avoid Dangerous AI Race | World leaders at the Paris AI Summit face a pivotal chance to create global AI safety standards. Rapid advancements in AI bring risks like misuse, accidents, and unchecked competition, threatening safety and innovation. Experts urge harmonized frameworks, standardized evaluations, and incident reporting to mitigate these threats. Without action, the race for AI dominance could jeopardize global security.
^{February 10, 2025, Source: TIME}

➡️ UK Urged to Prioritize Sustainable AI Amid Growing Energy Concerns | A new report calls for stricter transparency on AI data center energy and water use. It warns of environmental risks and urges efficiency measures, including better data management and renewable energy. Experts stress immediate action to align AI growth with sustainability.
^{February 7, 2025, Source: University of Nottingham}

➡️ DeepSeek Limits AI Access as Demand Overwhelms Servers | Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is restricting API access due to server shortages, suspending credit top-ups. The move follows unprecedented demand, market disruption, and U.S. scrutiny over potential Nvidia chip acquisitions. Discounts end Feb. 8, with chat model pricing set at 2 yuan per million input tokens and 8 yuan per million output tokens.
^{February 6, 2025, Source: Bloomberg}

➡️ South Korean Ministries Block DeepSeek Over Security Concerns | South Korea is blocking government access to DeepSeek over security fears, joining other nations restricting its use. Ministries handling sensitive data, including foreign affairs, defense, and trade, have already implemented bans, with more expected to follow. Authorities cite concerns over data collection and potential leaks to China. Korea’s privacy regulator has requested details from DeepSeek but has yet to receive a response.
^{February 6, 2025, Source: Reuters}

➡️ DeepSeek Efficiencies Lower AI Costs but Won’t Curb Energy Demand | Despite DeepSeek’s energy-efficient AI models, experts warn global electricity demand for AI will continue rising. By 2030, AI could require up to 327 gigawatts—five times Australia’s National Energy Market. A new AI sustainability framework aimed at increasing transparency is expected later this year.
^{February 5, 2025, Source: ABCnews}

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