DeepSeek, a Chinese AI robot, has been the subject of a crackdown by various institutions, including India, the US, and Australia, with South Korea the most recent example.
The states have expressed a growing concern about the chatbot’s security and data techniques, especially on federal products.
” We don’t want to introduce government techniques to these programs”, said Asian government cyber security minister Andrew Charlton.
However, India has outlawed the use of all AI software and tools, including DeepSeek and ChatGPT, on federal office computers and equipment.
Here’s a list of all the nations who have banned DeepSeek:
South Korea
The defence ministry announced on Thursday that it had blocked DeepSeek from using its internet-connected military servers.
According to Seoul’s defense department,” DeepSeek security measures have been put in place specifically for military work-related PCs with Internet.”
The Chinese AI startup was requested by the country’s personal information protection protection commission ( PIPC ) to provide clarity on how user information is managed.
India
According to the central government, there are “risks for security of the authorities, statistics, and documents,” prohibiting its workers from using AI devices and applications like DeepSeek and ChatGPT on company computers and devices.
According to a government memo,” It has been determined that AI tools and AI software ( such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, etc. ) in office computers and products pose risks for the confidentiality of government documents and data,” the letter read.
Australia
Following advice from security agencies, Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices in a” symbolic move” rather than a” symbolic move.” Worries over privacy risks and possible malware risks posed by the Chinese AI software led to the decision.
” The government has taken this action following safety agency tips,” the statement reads. It’s definitely not a metaphorical move”, said computer security minister Andrew Charlton.
The home affairs minister stated in a statement that” after considering danger and danger analysis, I have determined that the American Government is exposed to an unacceptable level of security danger”.
US
The use of DeepSeek for “any work-related things or private use” has been restricted by the British army.
Texas was the first state to outlaw the game for Chinese AI. Texas does not permit the Chinese Communist Party to elude social media apps and AI that harvest data to invade our government’s essential infrastructure.
Taiwan
Taiwan stated that using DeepSeek would not be permitted for federal employees, citing concerns that Beijing might view sensitive information as a result.
DeepSeek AI is officially classified as a Chinese information and communications technology ( ICT) product by Taiwan’s ministry of digital affairs ( MODA ), despite the fact that potential data leaks could pose a threat to national security.
As a result, MODA banned the use of DeepSeek across central and local government organizations, public universities, state-owned organizations, and associated organizations. The restraint also applies to people who work on important infrastructure projects and those who work for foundations that are funded by the government.
Italy
One of the first nations to outlaw DeepSeek, citing the risk of information breaches for thousands of Italians.
” The Authority, considering the potential high risk for the data of millions of people in Italy, has asked the two companies and their affiliates to confirm which personal data are collected, from which sources, for which purposes, what is the legal basis of the processing, and whether they are stored on servers located in China ( translated from Italian )”, an official press note said.
What China has to suggest?
China condemned the move, absolutely highlighting its antagonism to the “politicization of financial, business, and scientific issues”.
It criticized Australia for enforcing security concerns when it banned the Chinese AI software DeepSeek from authorities devices.
The foreign ministry stated in a statement that the Taiwanese government has never and will never need businesses or individuals to unlawfully collect or business data.
