Italy blocks DeepSeek over data privacy concerns

Italy’s data protection agency has moved to block the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek after its developers failed to hand over information about how personal data is collected and whether it’s stored on Chinese servers. The French privacy watchdog also says it’s questioning DeepSeek. Plus, luxury cars, designer bags and gold bars were among some 300 items that went under the hammer in an auction of confiscated goods held by France’s anti-fraud agency.