Global Restrictions on DeepSeek Expand Amid Security Risks

Concerns over DeepSeek, a generative AI developed by a Chinese startup, have prompted several countries to impose bans on its use, particularly on government devices. Australia has recently banned DeepSeek, citing national security risks as assessed by intelligence agencies, and will require all government departments to remove it from their systems. Similar actions have been taken by Italy, Taiwan, and various agencies in the United States, reflecting a growing apprehension about potential data security threats posed by the Chinese government’s influence over such technologies. Cybersecurity experts warn that DeepSeek's AI could be used to manipulate information, as demonstrated by its responses to sensitive territorial and historical queries. The Italian government and others are also moving to restrict access to DeepSeek, highlighting a coordinated global effort to mitigate risks associated with foreign AI technologies. As geopolitical tensions rise, the scrutiny of technologies developed in nations with authoritarian regimes is expected to intensify.