From AI Insider · James Dargan · · 1m
U.S. Orders DeepSeek AI Products Removed
U.S. federal agencies must stop using Chinese AI startup DeepSeek products over national security risks.
In brief
U.S. federal agencies must stop using Chinese AI startup DeepSeek products over national security risks. U.S. Department of Homeland Security ordered federal agencies to remove DeepSeek AI products from government systems due to national security concerns. Originally reported by AI Insider.
U.S. Orders DeepSeek Products Removed
U.S. federal agencies must stop buying products from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek and remove them from government systems.
National Security Risks Cited
DHS warned sensitive government data could be accessed by Chinese authorities under chinese law.
Earlier Restrictions Extended
The order extends a december 2025 law targeting DeepSeek’s use in intelligence national security systems.
China's Response
China's foreign ministry said it opposes stretching national security too far and politicizing technology and trade.
DeepSeek's Regulatory Scrutiny
DeepSeek faced global regulatory scrutiny after its R1 model triggered a sharp Nvidia sell-off in january 2025.
U.S. Report Accuses DeepSeek
A u.s. report accused DeepSeek and five other chinese ai firms of large-scale model distillation.
In short
U.S. Department of Homeland Security ordered federal agencies to remove DeepSeek AI products from government systems due to national security concerns.
