Many Countries ban DeepSeek AI due to Security Reasons

The Chinese artificial intelligence platform, DeepSeek AI has been banned and restricted by various countries due to data privacy and national security concerns. Data from foreign-developed AI systems, especially those coming from China, have been highly scrutinized and reviewed by governments all over the world.

Countries That Have Banned or Restricted DeepSeek AI

1. Australia

Australia claims that DeepSeek AI is a national security threat and has barred it from being used on any of its government systems. Authorities are concerned about the leakage of data and that sensitive information would be accessed illegally.

2. Taiwan

The Taiwan Ministry of Digital Affairs has termed DeepSeek AI a security threat and advised all critical infrastructure organizations and government agencies to avoid its use as it may pose a threat to national information security.

3. South Korea

The South Korean government has already blocked access to DeepSeek AI services on official devices. Ministries responsible for defense and trade also voiced their fears over a potential breach of data privacy.

4. Italy

Italy removed its version of DeepSeek AI from its app stores to protect against potential privacy concerns. The country had already banned several other AI services from abroad that did not meet the standards of European data protection.

5. United States

Several U.S. government agencies, including the Pentagon, NASA, and the U.S. Congress, have banned DeepSeek AI for security reasons. Other states, like Texas, have also taken steps to ban its use in government offices.

6. India

India has joined a list of other countries that prohibit DeepSeek AI, citing risk concerns in matters of data security and user confidentiality. Officials voiced concerns over some surveillance threats with foreign AI.
Global Backlash on Foreign AI Platforms
In short, rising numbers of bans show what other countries have been doing across the globe: seeking to regulate artificial intelligence platforms that could threaten cybersecurity. The more this technology develops, the more governments watch over the security of sensitive data and national security interests.

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