U.S. orders civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek technology
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal civilian agencies to stop procuring technology from Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek and remove affected products from government IT systems.
The directive covers products and services developed by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co. and its affiliates, as well as third-party offerings built using DeepSeek implementations. Agencies may seek exceptions. The order does not impose a general ban on use by private businesses or consumers, and DHS does not have authority over military or intelligence systems.
Although the directive was signed in July, it was made public this week through the Federal Register. DHS issued it under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 after reviewing a recommendation from the Federal Acquisition Security Council. …