Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Faces Security Concerns and US Government Scrutiny
DeepSeek's open-source AI models, praised for their efficiency and cost-effectiveness, are under fire for privacy risks and alleged links to Chinese government servers.
- DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI company, has gained attention for its open-source AI models, which are cheaper and more efficient than many US alternatives.
- Security researchers discovered that DeepSeek's mobile app and AI systems have vulnerabilities, including unencrypted data and potential backdoors linked to Chinese government servers.
- Concerns have emerged over data privacy, with DeepSeek's policy allowing user data to be stored on servers in China, potentially subject to Chinese cybersecurity laws.
- Lawmakers and security experts warn that widespread adoption of DeepSeek's models in the US could pose national security risks, echoing past concerns about Huawei and TikTok.
- Despite its achievements, DeepSeek's open-source approach raises questions about AI safety, misuse, and the broader implications for global AI competition.