DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company, is facing backlash from regulators worldwide. Concerns over ethics, privacy, and security practices have led to bans on DeepSeek’s viral AI models and chatbot apps in numerous countries and corporations.
Italy was among the first to ban DeepSeek, citing concerns about the company’s handling of personal data. Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs also banned government agencies from using DeepSeek AI, citing national information security risks.
In the US, congressional offices have been warned against using DeepSeek tech, and the U.S. Navy has instructed its members to refrain from using DeepSeek apps. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an order banning software from DeepSeek and other Chinese companies on government-issued devices in the state. The Pentagon has blocked access to DeepSeek technologies, with concerns raised about unauthorized use by staff.
NASA has recently prohibited its employees from using DeepSeek technology. According to CNBC, a memo from the agency’s chief AI officer warned about the national security concerns related to DeepSeek’s servers operating outside the U.S.
The memo stated, “DeepSeek and its products and services are not authorized for use with NASA’s data and information or on government-issued devices and networks.” Employees are not allowed to access DeepSeek via NASA devices and agency-managed network connections.
Furthermore, NASA has taken measures to block the use of DeepSeek apps on agency-managed devices and networks, as reported by CNBC.
