South Korea watchdog to question DeepSeek over user data
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Korea watchdog to question DeepSeek over user data

Raw Story  

Data watchdogs in South Korea and Ireland said Friday they would ask Chinese AI startup DeepSeek to clarify how it manages users' personal information, as governments from around the world turned a spotlight on the service. "We intend to submit our request in writing as early as Friday to obtain information about how DeepSeek handles personal data," an official from South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission told AFP, without giving further details. Ireland's Data Protection Commission told AFP it was "requesting information on the data processing conducted in relation to data subjects in Ireland" from DeepSeek. French watchdog CNIL also said it would question DeepSeek about its chatbot "to better understand the way it works and the risks regarding data protection".

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

DeepSeek accused of sharing user data with TikTok owner ByteDance

The Independent  

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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  

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

South Korea becomes latest country to ban DeepSeek

The Independent  

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Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Nearly half of Dutch distrust Chinese AI service DeepSeek, survey shows
1 month, 1 week ago

Nearly half of Dutch distrust Chinese AI service DeepSeek, survey shows

NL Times  

A new survey reveals that nearly half of the Dutch population is skeptical about the reliability and privacy practices of the Chinese AI service DeepSeek. The study, conducted by Onderneming.nl, found that 48 percent of Dutch users expressed greater concerns about their personal data protection with DeepSeek compared to Western AI services such as ChatGPT or Copilot. The survey, which …

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

‘Chinese or American, AI a dangerous tool,’ says Delhi HC on PIL against DeepSeek
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 excessively collects personal data and uses inputs to train its AI model, says Korean spy agency
1 month, 2 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 …

After South Korea, US lawmakers push a bill to ban DeepSeek from govt devices
1 month, 2 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 …

India, South Korea and more… The growing list of countries banning China’s DeepSeek
Top News
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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?
Trending News
1 month, 2 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 …

DeepSeek code may send U.S. user data straight to the Chinese government: report
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Researchers say China's DeepSeek chatbot is linked to state telecom, raising data privacy concerns
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Researchers say China's DeepSeek chatbot is linked to state telecom, raising data privacy concerns

The Independent  

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DeepSeek users could face million-dollar fine and prison time under new law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Finance Ministry bans use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official purposes. Here’s why
1 month, 2 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 …

3 countries have already banned Deepseek AI, here is why
1 month, 2 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
Top News
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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End of DeepSeek? After Italy, several other countries get ready to ban Chinese AI company’s model
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1 month, 3 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 …

Dutch privacy watchdog warns about uploading info to DeepSeek
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutch privacy watchdog warns about uploading info to DeepSeek

Dutch News  

The Dutch privacy watchdog AP has warned users of the new Chinese AI tool DeepSeek to “ask themselves if they really want to input personal and other sensitive information” into the chatbot. “The warning comes because there are serious concerns about Chinese DeepSeek’s privacy strategy and the way in which it handles the personal information of its users,” AP chairman …

Chinese AI DeepSeek R1 banned over data theft concerns: All you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese AI DeepSeek R1 banned over data theft concerns: All you need to know

India TV News  

DeepSeek R1 faces ban amid spying allegations: DeepSeek R1, a Chinese AI model that gained rapid popularity in a very short span has now been banned over allegations of sending user data to China. China faces repeated data theft allegations The banned app Lemon8 which belongs to TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance- has already been accused of misusing user data. As …

After US Congress, Taiwan bans DeepSeek from government agencies citing security risks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After US Congress, Taiwan bans DeepSeek from government agencies citing security risks

Live Mint  

Taiwan has prohibited all government agencies and critical infrastructure providers from using AI technology developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek, citing security risks. The island’s Ministry of Digital Affairs issued a statement on Friday, warning that DeepSeek’s operations pose threats such as cross-border data transmission and potential information leaks. Taiwan’s digital ministry emphasized that no official or confidential information should be …

Taiwan bars govt agencies, service providers from using DeepSeek AI services
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan bars govt agencies, service providers from using DeepSeek AI services

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan barred all of its government agencies and critical infrastructure service providers from using Chinese artificial-intelligence startup DeepSeek’s technology, citing security concerns. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo “Its operation involves security concerns such as cross-border transmission and information leakage,” the self-governing island’s Ministry of Digital Affairs said in a statement on Friday. DeepSeek’s model was developed and seemingly trained at a fraction …

Dutch data protection authority warns against Chinese chatbot DeepSeek
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutch data protection authority warns against Chinese chatbot DeepSeek

NL Times  

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has urged people to exercise caution when using the Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot DeepSeek. “The AP warns due to serious concerns regarding DeepSeek’s privacy policy and how personal data appears to be handled,” said AP Chair Aleid Wolfsen. The AP announced it would launch a broader investigation into the transfer of personal data to China, …

DeepSeek under review: US Congress blocks use of Chinese AI for employees amid data security fears
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek under review: US Congress blocks use of Chinese AI for employees amid data security fears

Live Mint  

US congressional offices have been cautioned against using the Chinese artificial intelligence application DeepSeek, according to a report by Axios on Thursday. More countries join to investigate DeepSeek’s privacy policies Meanwhile, South Korea's data protection authority has also announced plans to seek clarification from Chinese tech startup DeepSeek regarding its handling of users' personal data. A spokesperson from South Korea's …

DeepSeek faces South Korean investigation over data privacy issues, following scrutiny in Italy and France
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek faces South Korean investigation over data privacy issues, following scrutiny in Italy and France

Live Mint  

South Korea's data protection authority has announced it will seek clarification from Chinese tech startup DeepSeek regarding its handling of users' personal information. A spokesperson from South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission confirmed to AFP that they would formally request information from DeepSeek regarding the AI’s data processing practices. Italy’s data protection agency initiated an investigation into DeepSeek's AI, blocking …

US Pentagon blocks DeepSeek AI after employees found connecting to Chinese servers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Pentagon blocks DeepSeek AI after employees found connecting to Chinese servers

Firstpost  

American military personnel began downloading earlier versions of DeepSeek’s code to their workstations in the autumn of 2024, without initially realizing the connection to Chinese servers. Military’s growing concerns over data privacy and security DeepSeek’s privacy policy clearly outlines that user data is stored in China and governed by Chinese law, which has sparked alarm within the Pentagon. According to …

South Korea watchdog to question DeepSeek over user data
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Korea watchdog to question DeepSeek over user data

New Indian Express  

Seoul, South Korea: South Korea will ask Chinese AI startup DeepSeek to clarify how it manages users' personal information, its data watchdog said Friday, joining a number of countries seeking answers. But countries now including South Korea, France, Australia and Italy have questions about DeepSeek's data practices. "We intend to submit our request in writing as early as Friday to …

DeepSeek is no longer available to download in Italy: Report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek is no longer available to download in Italy: Report

India Today  

China-based AI startup DeepSeek is facing scrutiny in Europe after its chatbot app vanished from the App Store and Play Store in Italy. The removal comes just a day after Italy’s data protection authority raised concerns over how the company collects and stores user data. However, officials say DeepSeek’s initial reply was completely insufficient, prompting them to take immediate action …

DeepSeek blocked by some app stores in Italy to protect users' personal data
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek blocked by some app stores in Italy to protect users' personal data

The Independent  

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DeepSeek accidentally leaked software keys, chat logs of several users on the open internet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DeepSeek accidentally leaked software keys, chat logs of several users on the open internet

Firstpost  

A report from New York-based cybersecurity firm Wiz revealed that scans of DeepSeek’s infrastructure uncovered unsecured data, including digital software keys and chat logs containing user prompts sent to its AI assistant. Although DeepSeek acted quickly to secure the exposed data, the incident raises significant concerns about the company's data security practices, especially given its rapid rise in popularity. A …

Chinese state media blames US for cyberattack that disrupted DeepSeek
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese state media blames US for cyberattack that disrupted 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 A massive cyberattack that forced DeepSeek to close its groundbreaking AI model for …

Italian data protection watchdog goes after DeepSeek, seeks detailed info on personal data collection
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italian data protection watchdog goes after DeepSeek, seeks detailed info on personal data collection

Firstpost  

In an official statement, Italian Data Protection Authority, Garante, revealed that it has reached out to both DeepSeek’s offices in Hangzhou and Beijing to understand what personal data its chatbot collects, the purposes for which this data is used, and where it is stored One of the key concerns is whether DeepSeek uses web scraping techniques to gather data from …

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