US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks

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The US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and related third-party services from their information systems, citing national security risks. The Department of Homeland Security also barred agencies from acquiring the products and services.

Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In a notice made public on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also barred agencies from acquiring DeepSeek products and services, including those developed by affiliated entities. The notice said that using the company’s products “may result in...