U.S. Bans DeepSeek AI Technology From Federal Civilian Agencies
The Trump administration has prohibited federal civilian agencies from using or procuring technology related to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, citing national security concerns. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the order in July and made it public recently, requiring these agencies—including Treasury, State, and Justice—to remove any existing use of DeepSeek's AI models and services. The decision is part of a broader U.S.-China technological rivalry, with artificial intelligence becoming an increasingly contested domain. The DHS warned that using DeepSeek’s technology could lead to the transfer of sensitive government data to China or expose vulnerabilities exploitable by malicious actors. This follows prior restrictions on DeepSeek in 2025 from various agencies such as the Commerce Department and Defense Information Systems Agency, highlighting a growing regulatory crackdown. The order allows for exceptions if justified within 60 days.
Topics: AI regulation national security U.S.-China relations
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