DeepSeek blocked on Apple, Google app stores in this country: All you need to know
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2 months ago

DeepSeek blocked on Apple, Google app stores in this country: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy, the day after the country's data protection authority requested information on its use of personal data. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it had also requested information from DeepSeek about data processing about Irish users. "Our office will launch an in-depth investigation to see if GDPR rules are being respected," Stanzione added, according to ANSA, referring to European Union data protection regulation. A notice displayed to Italian customers on Apple's App Store said the app was "currently not available in the country or area you are in".

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China's DeepSeek AI Banned By US Commerce On Govt Devices: Here's Why
1 week, 6 days ago

China's DeepSeek AI Banned By US Commerce On Govt Devices: Here's Why

ABP News  

The US Commerce Department has barred employees from using the Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek on government-furnished devices, according to an internal message seen by Reuters and confirmed by multiple sources. “To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese-based AI DeepSeek is broadly prohibited on all GFE,” an internal email stated, referring to government-furnished …

China’s DeepSeek banned by U.S. Commerce department bureaus on government devices
1 week, 6 days ago

China’s DeepSeek banned by U.S. Commerce department bureaus on government devices

The Hindu  

U.S. Commerce department bureaus informed staffers in recent weeks that Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek is banned on their government devices, according to a message seen by Reuters and two people familiar with the matter. "To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese based AI DeepSeek is broadly prohibited on all GFE," said one …

Donald Trump administration likely to ban Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek from US govt devices. Here’s why
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump administration likely to ban Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek from US govt devices. Here’s why

Live Mint  

DeepSeek ban in US: The Donald Trump administration will likely ban the Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot mobile app DeepSeek from all US government devices due to 'national-security concerns'. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, US federal officials are worried about DeepSeek's handling of user data, which the AI giant says is stored on servers in China. The …

DeepSeek accused of sharing user data with TikTok owner ByteDance
1 month, 1 week ago

DeepSeek accused of sharing user data with TikTok owner ByteDance

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea has accused Chinese …

China criticises South Korea’s move to block DeepSeek downloads
1 month, 1 week ago

China criticises South Korea’s move to block DeepSeek downloads

The Hindu  

Chinese AI app DeepSeek will not be available to download in South Korea pending a review of its handling of user data, Seoul authorities said Monday. But a number of countries have questioned DeepSeek's storage of user data, which the firm says is collected in "secure servers located in the People's Republic of China". The Chinese AI firm has "acknowledged …

Using DeepSeek is a ‘personal choice,’ UK govt says amid South Korea ban: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Using DeepSeek is a ‘personal choice,’ UK govt says amid South Korea ban: Report

Hindustan Times  

Downloading the Chinese Artificial Intelligence chatbot DeepSeek is a “personal choice” for the public, the UK government has said, according to a report by British news agency PA Media. This comes at a time when South Korea became the latest country to limit access to the new AI app due to privacy concerns. When it came to the UK, the …

DeepSeek to meet TikTok's fate? Why countries are banning the ChatGPT challenger
1 month, 1 week ago

DeepSeek to meet TikTok's fate? Why countries are banning the ChatGPT challenger

India Today  

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek created ripples in the tech industry when it launched its ultra-cheap challenger to OpenAI's ChatGPT, getting millions of downloads within just weeks. This followed the news that the US Navy has banned the use of DeepSeek among its ranks due to “potential security and ethical concerns.” To recall, one of the main reasons that TikTok was …

DeepSeek usage a ‘personal choice’ for public, Government says
1 month, 1 week ago

DeepSeek usage a ‘personal choice’ for public, Government says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Downloading Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek …

South Korea becomes latest country to ban DeepSeek
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea becomes latest country to ban DeepSeek

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea has become the latest country to introduce a ban of the …

Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, South Korean officials said Monday. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission said DeepSeek’s apps were removed from the local versions of Apple’s App Store and Google Play on Saturday …

South Korea suspends DeepSeek’s new downloads, data protection agency says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea suspends DeepSeek’s new downloads, data protection agency says

The Hindu  

South Korea's data protection authority on Monday said new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek had been suspended in the country after DeepSeek acknowledged failing to take into account some of the agency's rules on protecting personal data. The measure that came into force on Saturday aims to block new downloads of the app, the agency said, though DeepSeek's …

South Korea suspends local services of DeepSeek citing data privacy concerns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea suspends local services of DeepSeek citing data privacy concerns

Firstpost  

South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission announced on Monday that it has temporarily suspended the local service of Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek over concerns about its data collection practices The South Korean government on Monday announced that it is temporarily suspending service of Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek amid concerns over its data collection practices. The South Korean officials …

South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores, existing users advised to ‘service with caution’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores, existing users advised to ‘service with caution’

Live Mint  

South Korea's data protection authority has suspended the new downloads of DeepSeek app after the Chinese AI startup failed to take into account the country's rules on personal data protection. Choi Jang-hyuk, vice chairperson of Seoul's Personal Information Protection Commission, confirmed the suspension on new downloads of DeepSeek and stated that authorities will "thoroughly examine DeepSeek's personal data processing practices …

DeepSeek downloads suspended in South Korea amid data protection review
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

DeepSeek downloads suspended in South Korea amid data protection review

India Today  

South Korea has suspended new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek due to concerns over personal data protection, the country’s data protection authority said on Monday. The move comes after DeepSeek admitted that it did not fully comply with some of South Korea's data protection regulations. Last week, the Chinese startup appointed legal representatives in South Korea and acknowledged …

South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores pending privacy review
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores pending privacy review

Al Jazeera  

South Korea has suspended downloads of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence-powered chatbot pending a review of the Chinese start-up’s privacy standards. South Korea’s privacy watchdog said on Monday that DeepSeek’s R1 chatbot was removed from the local versions of Apple’s App Store and Google Play after the Hangzhou-based firm acknowledged that it had failed to comply with personal data protection rules. The …

AI dangerous tool, be it in Chinese or American hands: Delhi HC on plea to ban DeepSeek
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AI dangerous tool, be it in Chinese or American hands: Delhi HC on plea to ban DeepSeek

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed that artificial intelligence is a “dangerous tool” in anybody’s hand, whether Chinese or American. The petitioner advocate Bhavna Sharma, along with advocate Nihit Dalmia, raised concern over the alleged “inappropriate and unlawful operations” of DeepSeek, saying it posed “instant and emergent threats that are prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the …

Avoiding DeepSeek’s dodgy iOS app, and Proton VPNs censorship battle in numbers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Avoiding DeepSeek’s dodgy iOS app, and Proton VPNs censorship battle in numbers

Hindustan Times  

Many of you may remember that in my writing about DeepSeek’s rise a few weeks ago, I’d pointed out that all may not be what it seems owing to the AI start-up’s Chinese roots. Mobile security company NowSecure has released a security assessment that points to DeepSeek’s iOS app being a very risky bet. DeepSeek The DeepSeek app disables an …

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on PIL seeking to ban Chinese AI Tool DeepSeek
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on PIL seeking to ban Chinese AI Tool DeepSeek

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Centre’s response to a public interest litigation challenging the operations of Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek in India over alleged data privacy violations. Allegations against DeepSeek The petition, filed by Bhavna Sharma, raises concerns over DeepSeek, an AI chatbot developed by two Chinese firms, alleging that it operates in India without complying …

‘Chinese or American, AI a dangerous tool,’ says Delhi HC on PIL against DeepSeek
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Chinese or American, AI a dangerous tool,’ says Delhi HC on PIL against DeepSeek

Firstpost  

The PIL raised concerns about DeepSeek’s data practices, alleging that the platform’s approach to tracking user behaviour goes beyond standard industry practices. During the hearing, Justice Gedela noted that AI tools, irrespective of their origin, pose risks, particularly concerning data privacy India’s concerns over DeepSeek are part of a broader global trend, with multiple countries flagging the AI platform for …

DeepSeek may face further regulatory actions, EU privacy watchdog says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DeepSeek may face further regulatory actions, EU privacy watchdog says

The Hindu  

DeepSeek may face more actions from national regulators in the future, Europe's privacy watchdog said on Tuesday, underscoring the bloc's concerns about the rising popularity of the cheap Chinese artificial intelligence startup. National privacy regulators discussed DeepSeek at a monthly meeting on Tuesday, after Italy blocked the chatbot over lack of information on its use of personal data and as …

DeepSeek's app for iOS is sending unencrypted data to ByteDance's Chinese servers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek's app for iOS is sending unencrypted data to ByteDance's Chinese servers

Firstpost  

According to NowSecure’s findings, DeepSeek’s iOS app is transmitting sensitive data over unencrypted channels. This practice leaves user data vulnerable to anyone capable of monitoring the network traffic, including malicious actors who could intercept and exploit the information DeepSeek, the AI chatbot rapidly gaining popularity as a competitor to ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot, is under fire for allegedly sending unencrypted …

DeepSeek excessively collects personal data and uses inputs to train its AI model, says Korean spy agency
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek excessively collects personal data and uses inputs to train its AI model, says Korean spy agency

India Today  

South Korea's spy agency has accused Chinese AI app DeepSeek of "excessively" collecting personal data and using all input data to train itself, and questioned the app's responses to questions relating to issues of national pride. The NIS said DeepSeek gives advertisers unlimited access to user data and stores South Korean users' data in Chinese servers. DeepSeek has also been …

DeepSeek hasn’t just disrupted OpenAI. Chinese tech giants are being upended too
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek hasn’t just disrupted OpenAI. Chinese tech giants are being upended too

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — DeepSeek’s advances have roiled global stock markets and AI players. But the success of DeepSeek’s latest R1 AI model, which is said to be trained at a fraction of the cost of established players like ChatGPT, challenged the assumption that cutting off access to advanced chips could successfully stymie China’s progress. Such is DeepSeek’s fame that …

DeepSeek hasn’t just disrupted OpenAI. Chinese tech giants are being upended too
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek hasn’t just disrupted OpenAI. Chinese tech giants are being upended too

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — DeepSeek’s advances have roiled global stock markets and AI players. But the success of DeepSeek’s latest R1 AI model, which is said to be trained at a fraction of the cost of established players like ChatGPT, challenged the assumption that cutting off access to advanced chips could successfully stymie China’s progress. Such is DeepSeek’s fame that …

DeepSeek limits access to its AI services, server capacity strained under load
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek limits access to its AI services, server capacity strained under load

Firstpost  

While DeepSeek faces internal struggles to meet demand, it is also facing external pressures. In the United States, legislators are pushing for a ban on DeepSeek’s use in government devices, citing concerns over the company’s ties to the Chinese government DeepSeek explained that their API service recharges have been suspended to prevent operational disruptions, though existing balances can still be …

After South Korea, US lawmakers push a bill to ban DeepSeek from govt devices
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After South Korea, US lawmakers push a bill to ban DeepSeek from govt devices

Firstpost  

Representative Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, introduced the bill along with Darin LaHood, an Illinois Republican, citing an “alarming threat to US national security” and warning of “direct ties” between DeepSeek and the Chinese government. US lawmakers on Thursday brought forth a bill to ban Chinese artificial intelligence program DeepSeek from being used on government devices over concerns about …

House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan duo in the the U.S. House is proposing legislation to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from federal devices, similar to the policy already in place for the popular social media platform TikTok. Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill., on Thursday introduced the “No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act,” which would ban federal …

DeepSeek banned from civil servants' computers over spy concerns
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek banned from civil servants' computers over spy concerns

Dutch News  

Digitalisation minister Zsolt Szabó has banned Dutch civil servants from using the Chinese AI app DeepSeek over fears that sensitive information could end up on Chinese servers. The app, which answers questions based on information the user provides, is “open to spying,” Szabó told the AD earlier this week. “People would do well to ask themselves whether they are really …

Push to ban DeepSeek from all US government-owned devices
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Push to ban DeepSeek from all US government-owned devices

Daily Mail  

Lawmakers are pushing to ban DeepSeek from all US government-owned devices amid fears that the AI chatbot may be collecting vital data and sending it to servers owned by the Chinese government, it has emerged. Cybersecurity researchers discovered that DeepSeek's website has computer code that could send some user login information to a Chinese state-owned telecommunications company that has been …

India, South Korea and more… The growing list of countries banning China’s DeepSeek
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India, South Korea and more… The growing list of countries banning China’s DeepSeek

Firstpost  

Countries like Italy, Taiwan, Australia, India, the US, have banned their government officials from using DeepSeek’s AI model. Taiwan According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, DeepSeek “endangers national information security”; hence, government agencies are not allowed to use the company’s AI. Australia Due to security concerns, Australian government employees are not allowed to install or use DeepSeek’s AI app. …

DeepSeek’s blockbuster chatbot linked to Chinese telecom banned from doing business in US, say researchers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek’s blockbuster chatbot linked to Chinese telecom banned from doing business in US, say researchers

The Hindu  

The website of the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, whose chatbot became the most downloaded app in the United States, has computer code that could send some user login information to a Chinese state-owned telecommunications company that has been barred from operating in the United States, security researchers say. The web login page of DeepSeek’s chatbot contains heavily obfuscated computer …

Now, South Korea blocks DeepSeek on govt computers over cybersecurity concerns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Now, South Korea blocks DeepSeek on govt computers over cybersecurity concerns

Firstpost  

South Korea’s defence ministry has blocked access to the DeepSeek AI tool on military computers due to security concerns. South Korea’s defence ministry has blocked access to the DeepSeek artificial intelligence tool on computers used for military purposes, officials said on Thursday. South Korean police also said Thursday they were blocking DeepSeek’s access to work computers. The South Korean Defence …

Dutch gov't bans officials from using Chinese AI app DeepSeek over espionage concerns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutch gov't bans officials from using Chinese AI app DeepSeek over espionage concerns

NL Times  

Dutch civil servants are banned from using the Chinese AI app DeepSeek for their work, State Secretary Zsolt Szabó of Digitalization announced. Many users also report communist censorship within the app, which seems to evade answering questions that are negative toward the Chinese government. Last week, the Dutch Data Protection Authority urged Netherlands residents to be cautious with this app …

Which countries have banned DeepSeek and why?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Which countries have banned DeepSeek and why?

Al Jazeera  

DeepSeek is banned on government devices in South Korea, Australia and Taiwan. This week, government agencies in countries including South Korea and Australia have blocked access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek’s new AI chatbot programme, mostly for government employees. A week earlier, the US Navy warned its members in an email against using DeepSeek because of “potential security and …

US lawmakers propose bill to ban DeepSeek from government devices
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US lawmakers propose bill to ban DeepSeek from government devices

CNN  

New York CNN — A pair of US lawmakers are seeking to ban government workers from using Chinese startup DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence chatbot on official devices. Reps. Darin LaHood, a Republican from Illinois, and Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, are set to propose legislation on Friday that would ban the use of DeepSeek on government devices over national security …

China slams Australia's DeepSeek ban on government devices
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China slams Australia's DeepSeek ban on government devices

ABC  

The Chinese government has slammed Australia for banning the Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot app DeepSeek on government devices. Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek banned from government devices Photo shows Two mobile phones, one showing the DeepSeek AI chatbot interface and the other showing the DeepSeek logo. South Korea temporarily bans DeepSeek South Korea has also revealed it will bring in a …

DeepSeek code may send U.S. user data straight to the Chinese government: report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek code may send U.S. user data straight to the Chinese government: report

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The code for DeepSeek, an impressive artificial intelligence model made in China that …

8 Nations, including South Korea, Taiwan, France and others, restrict Chinese AI DeepSeek, raising data privacy concerns
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

8 Nations, including South Korea, Taiwan, France and others, restrict Chinese AI DeepSeek, raising data privacy concerns

Live Mint  

South Korea’s industry ministry has become the latest government to restrict access to the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, citing security concerns. This move reflects growing global apprehension about the potential risks posed by DeepSeek, which has rapidly gained international attention due to its advanced AI models, capable of delivering complex responses without heavy computing requirements. South Korea's decision follows …

Is DeepSeek a national security threat? New research highlights ties with Chinese telecom raising data security concerns
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is DeepSeek a national security threat? New research highlights ties with Chinese telecom raising data security concerns

Live Mint  

The dense clouds over DeepSeek are not clearing anytime soon. After bans on government resources in Italy, France, the US Congress, and elsewhere, new research suggests that DeepSeek’s ties to the Chinese state may be deeper than previously thought. Security analysts have reportedly uncovered an obfuscated code within the chatbot’s web login page that appears to establish connections to China …

DeepSeek users could face million-dollar fine and prison time under new law
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek users could face million-dollar fine and prison time under new law

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A newly proposed law could see people in the US face significant fines …

Finance Ministry bans use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official purposes. Here’s why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finance Ministry bans use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official purposes. Here’s why

Live Mint  

Finance Ministry has asked its employees to avoid using AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes because of the risks these chatbots pose to the confidentiality of government documents and data, Reuters reported, citing an internal department advisory. India's plans to build its own AI: Last week, Vaishnaw responded to DeepSeek's recent surge in popularity by announcing …

Australia bans DeepSeek from government devices citing national security
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia bans DeepSeek from government devices citing national security

Firstpost  

Australia’s move follows similar actions taken by other countries. The ban has sparked a wider conversation about the risks of AI-driven tools and their potential to be used for surveillance DeepSeek’s launch in January saw it quickly rise to popularity on global app stores. Image Credit: Reuters Australia has become the latest nation to take action against DeepSeek, a Chinese …

3 countries have already banned Deepseek AI, here is why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

3 countries have already banned Deepseek AI, here is why

India Today  

DeepSeek AI, a rapidly growing Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has come under scrutiny as three countries — Australia, Italy, and Taiwan — have taken measures to ban its services. Australia recently made headlines by becoming one of the first countries to ban DeepSeek AI from all government systems and devices, according to a report by Bloomberg. The country’s Home Affairs …

DeepSeek AI banned on government devices
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek AI banned on government devices

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Australian governments banned the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from government devices and systems, citing national security concerns. DeepSeek is a Chinese AI app its developers say is on par or better than ChatGPT and cheaper, but it's also posed serious cyber security concerns. Nicole Hegarty : Those concerns are driven by the Chinese government's requirement for domestic …

Where in the world is DeepSeek banned and why?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Where in the world is DeepSeek banned and why?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US is one of several countries currently mulling a ban of DeepSeek …

Australia joins Italy, Ireland in banning DeepSeek AI over security concerns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia joins Italy, Ireland in banning DeepSeek AI over security concerns

Live Mint  

Australia has banned all DeepSeek AI services from government systems and devices, citing national security risks. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the ban on Tuesday, stating that all DeepSeek products, applications, and services would be removed from government systems with immediate effect. Burke emphasised that the government’s decision was not based on the company’s Chinese origins but rather on …

DeepSeek users could face million-dollar fine and prison time under new law
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek users could face million-dollar fine and prison time under new law

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A newly proposed law could see people in the US face significant fines …

Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over 'unacceptable' security risks
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over 'unacceptable' security risks

India Today  

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices over concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup poses security risks, the government said on Tuesday. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs issued a mandatory direction for all government entities to "prevent the use or installation of DeepSeek products, applications and web services and where found, remove all existing instances …

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses

Firstpost  

In a statement, Governor Abbott warned that Texas would not tolerate the infiltration of its critical infrastructure through apps that harvest data. Building on the 2022 ban of TikTok, Abbott has now prohibited six additional apps—DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, and some stock-trading apps The decision to broaden the list of banned apps comes as cybersecurity experts raise alarms about the …

End of DeepSeek? After Italy, several other countries get ready to ban Chinese AI company’s model
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

End of DeepSeek? After Italy, several other countries get ready to ban Chinese AI company’s model

Firstpost  

Just one week after its launch, DeepSeek’s rapid rise has attracted the attention of regulators from Italy, Taiwan, South Korea, France, Belgium, and even the US. Italy also banned both Hangzhou DeepSeek AI and Beijing DeepSeek AI, the two companies behind the AI model The United States has also entered the fray, with the US Commerce Department reportedly investigating whether …

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