The U.S. government has prohibited the use of DeepSeek AI models across federal systems and services, extending the ban to third-party contractors and vendors who rely on the company's technology. The Department of Homeland Security issued the directive citing serious security risks.
According to the agency, DeepSeek's models pose a threat to national security by potentially facilitating the transfer of sensitive government data to China. The ban also addresses concerns about data collection on U.S. citizens and government agencies through the AI systems. These restrictions reflect broader concerns about foreign access to classified or restricted information through commercial AI platforms.