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US orders immediate removal of DeepSeek AI from federal systems
The United States has mandated the removal of Chinese-developed DeepSeek artificial intelligence from all federal government systems, citing significant national security concerns. The directive reflects growing American scrutiny of foreign-developed AI technologies accessing sensitive government infrastructure.
LSN Pakistan ·
US federal authorities have issued an immediate removal order for DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence platform, from all government computer systems. The decision was driven by security assessments that identified potential risks to classified information and critical infrastructure protection, according to official directives issued to federal agencies.
DeepSeek, developed by a Chinese technology firm, had gained traction in various sectors for its advanced language capabilities. However, security reviews raised alarms about data collection practices and the potential for foreign access to sensitive government information through the platform's operations on federal networks.
The order represents part of a broader US policy shift toward restricting foreign-developed AI systems from accessing government data and infrastructure. Officials emphasized that the removal should be completed urgently to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
The action reflects escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over technological competition and data security. Similar restrictions have been applied to other Chinese technology platforms in recent years as the US seeks to protect its national security interests in an increasingly digital operating environment.