DeepSeek Faces U.S. Bans and Tightened Chinese Government Control

The Chinese AI company is barred from U.S. government devices over security concerns, while China restricts employee travel and labels it a 'national treasure.'

• The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially banned the use of DeepSeek AI on government devices, citing risks to data privacy and national security.
• Several U.S. states, including Virginia, Texas, and New York, have implemented similar bans, and 21 state attorneys general are urging Congress to pass federal legislation.
• The Chinese government has intensified its control over DeepSeek, confiscating employee passports and restricting travel to prevent sensitive information leaks.
• DeepSeek's low-cost, high-performing AI models, such as DeepSeek-V3, have disrupted global markets and challenged U.S. dominance in AI development.
• The company has faced ethical scrutiny for adhering to Chinese censorship rules, avoiding politically sensitive topics in its AI models.

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