US orders DeepSeek products removed from federal civilian systems
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove products and services developed by Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek from their information technology systems and stop buying them, citing national security concerns.
The directive also covers DeepSeek affiliates and third-party products or services built using the company’s technology. Agencies can request exceptions, according to TechCrunch. The restrictions apply to civilian agencies rather than the military, intelligence services, private businesses or individuals.
DHS said DeepSeek’s models present “multiple threat vectors” and warned that their use by government employees or vendors could transfer sensitive data to China. The department cited the location of DeepSeek’s servers in China and Chinese laws that it said give authorities extensive access to private companies’ infrastructure. A notice detailing the order was made public Monday after the directive was issued in late July.
China’s Foreign Ministry opposed the measure Tuesday. Spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing rejects what it considers an expansion of the concept of national security and the politicization of technology and trade issues. She said China would protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
DHS issued the order under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 after reviewing a recommendation from the Federal Acquisition Security Council and related evidence.
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