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US Restricts Government Use of Chinese AI Tool DeepSeek
The United States Department of Homeland Security has prohibited federal agencies from using DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence platform, citing security concerns. The ban extends to any third-party tools developed using DeepSeek technology.
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The Department of Homeland Security issued a directive requiring all US government agencies to remove DeepSeek products and related applications from their information technology systems. The action reflects mounting concerns within the American administration about reliance on Chinese-developed technology across federal operations.
The ban covers not only direct use of DeepSeek but also encompasses downstream tools and applications created by third parties using the Chinese AI platform. Agencies have been instructed to conduct audits of their systems to identify and eliminate any such software.
The decision aligns with broader US government efforts to limit dependence on Chinese technological infrastructure and address potential national security vulnerabilities. DeepSeek, which has gained considerable attention in recent months for its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, has become a focal point in escalating technology competition between Washington and Beijing.
The directive underscores the Trump administration's hardline approach toward Chinese technology companies and reflects concerns about data security, intellectual property protection, and potential surveillance risks associated with Chinese-developed platforms.
Photo: The opening ceremony of the Department of Homeland Security's headquarters on the St. Elizabeths campus in Washington, April 2019. US Department of Homeland Security via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).