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DHS Orders DeepSeek Removed from Federal IT Systems Over Security Risks

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The US government is moving to remove DeepSeek from federal civilian IT systems, citing concerns that the Chinese AI company’s technology could expose sensitive information and create security risks.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products from their IT systems and prohibited purchases of the company’s technology.

According to the DHS notice, the restrictions also extend to certain third-party products and services incorporating DeepSeek technology, potentially affecting federal agencies and vendors that rely on the company’s AI models.

Data exposure and software vulnerabilities drive concerns

DHS identified several potential security risks associated with DeepSeek’s technology, including the possibility that sensitive government information could be transferred to China.

The department...

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