🇭🇰 English, 20 October 2026, AI regulation
US bans use of China’s DeepSeek by gov’t agencies
US government orders agencies to stop using DeepSeek AI tools due to security concerns.
The US government has ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, citing security concerns. The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice requiring the removal of DeepSeek products from IT devices. The ban is due to the potential transfer of sensitive data to China if used by US government employees or vendors.