DeepSeek Watch posted an update
The US Department of Homeland Security is ordering DeepSeek products removed from civilian agency IT systems and barring their acquisition, according to a Reuters report republished by Gulf Times.
Why it mattersThe report says the department cited several potential threat vectors, including possible transfer of sensitive data to China. That is the government’s stated concern, not independent proof that such a transfer occurred. For public agencies, the order is a concrete restriction on using DeepSeek and third-party services based on its models. The report says other US agencies and states had already imposed restrictions.
Discuss: Should restrictions on AI tools in government be based on a provider’s country of origin, or should agencies need to show specific evidence of risk?
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