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DeepSeek’s rise raises data privacy, national security concerns
The emergence of a newly popular artificial intelligence (AI) model from Chinese startup DeepSeek is raising national security and data privacy concerns for the U.S., not unlike those that spurred a ban on TikTok last month.
South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's industry ministry has temporarily blocked employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, a ministry official said on Wednesday, as the government urges caution on generative AI services.
South Korea's Industry Ministry Temporarily Bans Access to DeepSeek on Security Concerns, Official Says
South Korea's industry ministry has temporarily banned employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, a ministry official said on Wednesday, as the government urges caution on generative AI services.
South Korea blocks Chinese AI DeepSeek from government computers
The defence and trade ministries cited concerns over data privacy following similar moves by Italy and Australia.
Australia Blocks DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns
Australia has moved to ban the DeepSeek AI system from all government devices due to escalating concerns over potential security threats. The decision, announced by the federal government, underscores growing fears surrounding the software’s links to the Chinese government and the risks it poses to national security and data privacy.

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