Australia, New York Ban DeepSeek AI Over Security Risks

Concerns over national security have prompted lawmakers in both the United States and Australia to ban the Chinese-developed AI platform DeepSeek from government devices. In the U.S., a bipartisan group of House representatives introduced the No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act, citing fears that the platform could be used by China to steal sensitive data from U.S. citizens. Similarly, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has prohibited the app's use on state-operated systems due to its potential for foreign surveillance. Australia's federal government has also acted, with multiple states following suit in banning DeepSeek over privacy and security vulnerabilities. Experts have raised alarms about the app's connections to the Chinese government, while China has criticized these bans as politicized actions. The growing apprehension surrounding DeepSeek reflects broader concerns about foreign technology and data security in both nations.