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US Removes Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek from Civilian Government Systems
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AI brief
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered the removal of all DeepSeek AI technology from most civilian federal agencies, effective end‑July. The ban covers the Treasury, State, and Justice Departments but excludes the Department of Defense. DeepSeek, an open‑source model launched in 2025, has been praised for its low cost—about $6 million to train versus $100 million for GPT‑4—yet has faced criticism for potential security risks and alleged copying of U.S. AI models.
Why it matters
The ban highlights growing U.S. concerns over Chinese AI influence and the trade‑off between cost‑effective open models and national security in the AI race.
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