DeepSeek's AI app, launched in January, rapidly climbed to the top of U.S. app rankings thanks to its unique features and low development costs. However, concerns over data privacy and potential influence from Chinese authorities have led companies like Microsoft to ban its use among employees. Microsoft Vice Chairman Brad Smith highlighted risks associated with storing user data in China, prompting the company to block DeepSeek in their app store. Other organizations, including NASA and the U.S. Navy, have also imposed similar restrictions, reflecting broader apprehensions about data security in AI applications.
DeepSeek's AI app swiftly gained popularity in the U.S. due to its cost-effective differentiation, presenting a reasoning AI chatbot that demonstrates its answer processes.
Microsoft employees are prohibited from using DeepSeek due to potential risks of data privacy breaches and concerns over the app's connection to Chinese information control.
Microsoft Vice Chairman Brad Smith expressed concerns over DeepSeek, stating that the app poses risks of data leakage and is blocked from Microsoft Store.
In a growing trend, organizations like NASA and the U.S. Navy have also restricted access to DeepSeek for staff due to similar data security worries.
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