China has condemned the United States’ ban on DeepSeek products in federal civilian agencies, accusing Washington of politicizing technology. The US Department of Homeland Security ordered the removal of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s products and services, citing risks of sensitive data flowing to China and malware vulnerabilities. The ban applies to key departments including Treasury, State, and Justice, notably excluding the Defense Department. DeepSeek gained prominence in early 2025 with high-performing, low-cost open-source AI models. The US has also accused the company of large-scale distillation of American AI models.
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