Taiwan bans government agencies from using DeepSeek, citing security concerns
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Taiwan has officially prohibited government agencies from utilizing DeepSeek, a Chinese AI technology, over fears of national security risks linked to cross-border data transmission. The Ministry of Digital Affairs emphasized that public sector workers and critical infrastructure should refrain from using this technology, citing potential information leaks. Following the launch of DeepSeek's R1 model, which rivals US AI technologies in capabilities and cost, reactions have been mixed globally, with regulatory actions taken in Italy and warnings issued in the UK about the app's data privacy implications.
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs expressed concerns over DeepSeek, stating that the technology poses threats to national security due to cross-border data transmission risks.
Italy's Garante cited issues with DeepSeek's handling of personal data, stating that the company claimed not to operate in Italy, prompting an investigation.
DeepSeek's R1 model has been compared to US AI models but raises significant alarms in various countries regarding user privacy and data protection.
AI Minister Feryal Clark advised UK citizens about the risks of using DeepSeek, highlighting the need for personal choice in tech adoption.
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