DHS bars DeepSeek from U.S. civilian agency systems
Original title: U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China
The order also blocks procurement of third-party products and services built with DeepSeek technology.
The Department of Homeland Security published an order requiring federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek-related technology from IT systems and barring them from buying DeepSeek products and services. The Trump administration cited security concerns. The ban covers third-party products and services developed using the Chinese startup’s technology. China’s foreign ministry told Reuters it would safeguard the rights and interests of its companies.
Unconfirmed: The snippet cites security concerns but does not describe a specific DeepSeek vulnerability or incident.
- The restriction applies to civilian federal agency IT, not described as covering the military.
- Agencies must remove existing DeepSeek-related technology and stop new procurement.
- China’s foreign ministry said it would protect its companies’ interests.
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2 min read at databreaches.netJenny Lee reports: The Trump administration banned Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from civilian U. S. government agencies, citing security concerns.
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