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U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has banned Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from use in civilian U.S. government agencies due to security concerns, with the Department of Homeland Security requiring removal of related technology from federal IT systems.
- The ban covers federal civilian agencies such as the Treasury, State, and Justice departments, but excludes the Department of Defense, and also prohibits procurement of DeepSeek products and services.
- The move reflects escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China over AI technology, with concerns that DeepSeek's AI models could enable unauthorized access to sensitive data and pose cybersecurity risks.
- China’s foreign ministry condemned the ban, opposing the politicization of technology and vowing to protect Chinese companies’ rights and interests.
- Previous restrictions on DeepSeek by U.S. agencies date back to early 2025, with Congress and various departments limiting its use due to potential threats, including data transfer to China and vulnerabilities found in its software.
