US Government Prohibits Use of Chinese AI Technology DeepSeek in Federal Agencies

The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal agencies to remove DeepSeek technology from their systems due to security concerns. The decision was made due to the potential risks of data breaches and espionage. The DHS has warned that the use of DeepSeek technology could result in sensitive information being transferred to China.

The ban also applies to third-party services that use DeepSeek models. The DHS has stated that the models present ‘multiple vectors of threat’ and have expressed concern over the possibility of their use by government employees or contractors resulting in confidential information being sent to China.

The decision is part of a series of restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese technology companies. Other agencies, including the Department of Commerce and the US Navy, have also restricted the use of DeepSeek technology in government devices.