US bans DeepSeek AI tools from civilian government agencies
The Department of Homeland Security ordered the removal of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's products from federal civilian agency systems, citing data security concerns.
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The Department of Homeland Security ordered the removal of DeepSeek AI tools from civilian government agency IT systems.
The order also bars future purchases of DeepSeek products and services.
DHS said DeepSeek's models present 'multiple threat vectors' and may transfer sensitive data to China.
The ban applies to civilian agencies but excludes the Department of Defense.
The order was published Monday and took effect at the end of July.
The Guardian US (Politics): US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies
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The Guardian US reports the ban as a national security measure to prevent sensitive data from reaching China, noting DeepSeek's rise as a low-cost AI challenger.
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The Guardian US (Politics)US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies ↗Use of tools ‘may result in the transfer of sensitive data to (China)’, defense department saysThe US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence (AI) tools from…
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Breitbart (Politics): Trump Administration Orders Federal Agencies to Remove China's DeepSeek AI from Government Systems
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