DeepSeek Secures Database Amid OpenAI Allegations

Chinese AI company DeepSeek addressed a security vulnerability after cybersecurity firm Wiz discovered an exposed, unauthenticated ClickHouse database containing sensitive user data, including chat logs and API keys. The database was swiftly secured upon disclosure, but concerns about DeepSeek's data security practices persist amid its rapid rise in popularity. OpenAI has accused DeepSeek of using a distillation technique to extract data from its models, potentially violating OpenAI's terms of service. Despite these allegations, DeepSeek's R1 model has been integrated into Microsoft's Azure AI Foundry, highlighting its competitive performance. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between AI companies over data use ethics. DeepSeek's success has also impacted U.S. markets, particularly affecting tech giants like Nvidia.