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Lawmakers propose new legislation to ban DeepSeek from federal devices

Lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to ban DeepSeek's AI chatbot from government devices due to concerns over sensitive information sharing.
The 'No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act' is led by GOP Rep. Darin LaHood and Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
DeepSeek's privacy policy raises concerns that user data could be accessed by the Chinese Communist Party.
Other countries like Australia and Italy have already taken steps to block DeepSeek over national security issues.

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CBC News

Chinese AI app DeepSeek blocked on some federal government phones

The federal government has restricted Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek's chatbot from some of its mobile devices and is recommending other agencies and departments follow suit.

15 days ago·Canada

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Fortune

Congressman sponsoring DeepSeek ban says China has 'tried many, many' times to infiltrate the U.S. via software. 'We're right to be vigilant'

A bipartisan initiative wants to ban DeepSeek on government devices over national security concerns.

15 days ago·New York, United States

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SooToday.com

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Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI chatbot restricted from some government phones

The federal government has restricted Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek’s chatbot from some of its mobile devices and is recommending other agencies and departments follow suit.

15 days ago·Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

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The Globe & Mail

Ottawa restricts AI chatbot from Chinese firm DeepSeek from some government phones

A memo from the Treasury Board Secretariat’s chief information officer Dominic Rochon says the move is being made because of ‘serious privacy concerns’

15 days ago·Canada

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CTV News

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AI chatbot from Chinese firm DeepSeek restricted from some government phones

The federal government has restricted Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek’s chatbot from some of its mobile devices and is recommending other agencies and departments follow suit.

15 days ago·Canada

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