Security · Updated 19 Oct, 11:59 pm IST
DHS orders removal and ban of Chinese AI DeepSeek from US civilian systems
Why it matters for readers: This matters because governments can block AI tools they judge to risk data leaks, malware, or spying.
- DHS published a notice ordering removal of DeepSeek products and third‑party services using DeepSeek from US civilian agency IT systems.1
- The department also banned acquisition of DeepSeek products and third‑party services developed using DeepSeek by US civilian government agencies.1
- DHS said DeepSeek models pose multiple threat vectors, including risks of transferring sensitive data to the PRC and containing malware or other vulnerabilities.1
- The department warned DeepSeek could produce actionable intelligence on US persons and/or government agencies and asked agencies to monitor traffic flows to and from government websites.1
- Several other US agencies and states had previously restricted or banned DeepSeek, including the Department of Commerce, the Navy, and states such as New York and Tennessee.1
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