February 3, 2025:
Global Crackdown on DeepSeeks AI Tech - DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, is facing bans from several countries and agencies due to security, privacy, and ethical concerns. Italy's Data Protection Authority initiated the challenge, questioning DeepSeek's compliance with EU laws. Taiwan and the U.S. have restricted the company as well, pointing to national security risks.
Texas, the U.S. Navy, the Pentagon, and NASA have all prohibited the use of DeepSeek technology on government devices over fears of data leakage to China. The company's data storage policies and possible connections to Chinese intelligence agencies have raised widespread alarm, leading to precautionary measures.
