DeepSeek: The countries and agencies that have banned the AI company’s tech
Deepseek, the Chinese AI company, increases the anger of supervisors around the world. The viral AI models and chatbot apps of Deepseek are prohibited by a growing number of countries and government agencies, which have been concerned about the ethics, privacy and security practices of Deepseek.
Companies have also banned Deepseek – with the hundreds. The greatest care is reportedly potential data leak for the Chinese government. By deeper privacy policyThe company stores all user data in China, where local laws mandate Organizations to share data with information officials on request.
Since the list of regions where the Deepseek apps are no longer available, we are growing this Roundup. Also included: the public sector departments that Deepseek Tech have banned.
Italy
Italy became one of the first countries to ban Deepseek after an investigation by the privacy watchdog of the country to deal with the deep chat of personal data.
At the end of January, the Italian Data Protection Authority (DPA) started an investigation into Deepseek’s data collection practices and compliance with the AVG, the EU law that rules how personal data is stored and processed in EU areas. The DPA gave Deepseek 20 days to respond to questions about how and where the company stores user data and for which it uses this data.
Deepseek claimed that his apps were not under the jurisdiction of EU legislation. The DPA of Italy did not agree And took steps to remove Deepseek’s apps from the Apple and Google app stores in Italy.
Taiwan
The Ministry of Digital Affairs of Taiwan said that Deepseek is infringing “National Information Security” and has prohibited government agencies of the use of the AI of the company.
In a statement, the Taiwan ministerie said that employees in the public sector and critical infrastructure facilities are at risk of “cross-border transmission and information leak” by using Deepseek technology. The prohibition of the Taiwanese government applies to employees of government agencies and public schools and state -owned companies.
“Deepseek AI -Service is a Chinese product”, the Ministry of Digital Affairs’ Explanation reads. “The operation concerns [several] Information security problems. “
American Congress
His American congress offices are reportedly not to use Deepseek Tech.
The Chief Administrative Officer of the House (CAO), who offers support services and business solutions to the House of Representatives, sent a notification to conference offices that indicate that that Deepseek’s technology is ‘under assessment’, AXIOS reported.
‘[T]HREAT actors are already operating DeepSek to deliver malicious software and infect devices, “said the notification. “To mitigate these risks, the house has taken security measures to limit Deepseek’s functionality on all devices issued by home.”
According to AXIOS, the Collective Labor Agreement has prohibited staff members to install in -depth applications on official smartphones, computers or tablets.
Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott an order issued that prohibits software Van Deepseek and other Chinese companies of devices issued by the government in the state.
In a statement, Abbott said that Texas’ the Chinese Communist Party does not allow to infiltrate the critical infrastructure of our state by having AI and social media apps of data. Texas will continue to protect our state and defend it against hostile foreign actors. “
American navy
The American Navy has Instructed his members not to use Deepseek apps or technologyAccording to CNBC.
At the end of January, the Navy sent an e -mail that forbade service members to use locks “in any capacity” because of “potential security and ethical concerns in connection with the [tech’s] origin[s] And use. “A spokesperson for the Navy told CNBC that the e -mail in reference to the generative AI policy of the Department of the Navy’s Chief Information Officer was and based on an advice from the Cyber Workforce Manager of the Navy.
In the e-mail, the navy said that it is “necessary” that members do not use the Deepseek’s AI “for work-related tasks or personal use” and “remember downloading, installing or using [DeepSeek AI]. “
Pentagon
The Pentagon has blocked access to Deepseek technologies, But not before some employees had access to itBloomberg reported.
According to Bloomberg, the Defense Information Systems Agency, which is responsible for the Pentagon’s IT networks, moved to the Deepseek website in January. The decision would have come after defense officials expressed concern that Pentagon employees applied the Deepseeks without permission.
Bloomberg notes that although the ban remains appropriate, the staff of the Ministry of Defense can use Deepseek’s AI via ASK Sage, an authorized platform that does not connect directly to Chinese servers.
NASA
NASA has also forbidden employees to use Deepseek Tech. According to CNBC, who has obtained a memo from the Chief AI officer of the agency that informs staff Deepseek’s servers work outside the US, which generates concern about national security security.
“Deepseek and its products and services are not authorized for use with NASA’s data and information or on devices and networks issued by the government,” said the memo, according to CNBC. ‘[Employees are not authorized to] Access to Deepseek via NASA devices and network connections managed by Bureau. “
NASA has blocked the use of Deepseek apps on “Agency-managed devices and networks,” reports CNBC.
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