Global AI Tensions Rise with DeepSeek Restrictions and Major Summit in Paris

Countries impose bans on Chinese chatbot DeepSeek over security concerns as Paris hosts a global AI summit focused on innovation and regulation.

• Several countries, including Italy, Taiwan, Australia, South Korea, and the United States, have restricted or banned the use of DeepSeek's chatbot, citing national security and data privacy risks.
• DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, has drawn scrutiny over its data practices, with critics highlighting China's legal requirements for companies to share user data upon government request.
• The Paris AI summit has brought together leaders from over 100 countries, including the U.S., China, and the EU, to discuss global AI innovation, regulation, and security challenges.
• France and the UAE announced a €30-50 billion partnership to build Europe's largest AI-focused data center campus, signaling ambitions to lead in AI development.
• Civil society groups and experts have organized counter-events in Paris, warning about the environmental, social, and security risks of unregulated AI deployment.

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