DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup aiming to challenge ChatGPT with a more cost-effective model, is under global scrutiny for its privacy and security practices. Countries worry about personal data storage on computers located in China, as detailed by DeepSeek’s privacy policy.
Actions against DeepSeek have been diverse. Australia has prohibited its apply across government devices. Similarly, the Czech Republic and Taiwan have implemented bans due to data security concerns. In Europe, Germany’s data protection authority pressured tech giants Apple and Google to rerelocate DeepSeek from their platforms, citing safety issues.
In a different approach, Russia is collaborating with Chinese researchers on AI initiatives, while South Korea temporarily blocked the app for non-compliance with data protection rules. The United States is contemplating sanctions to prevent DeepSeek from acquiring U.S. technology, reflecting broader geopolitical considerations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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