US Orders Federal Agencies to Remove DeepSeek AI Amid Data‑Privacy Concerns
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has directed all federal civilian agencies to halt procurement and remove DeepSeek products and any third‑party services built on its technology, citing fears that user data could be accessed by Chinese authorities. This move follows a December 2025 restriction that limited DeepSeek’s use in intelligence systems, now expanding to civilian applications. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, has attracted global regulatory scrutiny for its use of model‑distillation techniques. The U.S. action reflects heightened concerns over data security and potential foreign influence. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the U.S. for politicizing technology trade and warned against an over‑broad application of national‑security arguments. The decision marks a significant escalation in the ongoing debate over the export and deployment of AI technologies across borders.
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- TechCrunch · AI · Oct 20, 21:07U.S. Orders Federal Agencies to Remove DeepSeek AI and Related Products
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has directed all federal civilian agencies to halt purchases of services and products from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek and to remove them from government IT systems. The order also covers third‑party products built on DeepSeek technology, citing concerns that U.S. government data could be accessed by Chinese authorities under Chinese law. This follows a 2025 law limiting DeepSeek’s use in intelligence systems and reflects growing U.S. scrutiny over the startup’s model‑distillation practices.
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- TechCrunch · AISelectedU.S. Orders Federal Agencies to Remove DeepSeek AI and Related Products
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has directed all federal civilian agencies to halt purchases of services and products from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek and to remove them from government IT systems. The order also covers third‑party products built on DeepSeek technology, citing concerns that U.S. government data could be accessed by Chinese authorities under Chinese law. This follows a 2025 law limiting DeepSeek’s use in intelligence systems and reflects growing U.S. scrutiny over the startup’s model‑distillation practices.