'Hundreds' of companies are blocking DeepSeek over China data risks | TechCrunch
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DeepSeek, a Chinese chatbot, gained immense popularity in the U.S., topping app store charts and being integrated by major cloud providers. However, it faces significant backlash, with numerous organizations blocking its usage due to fears of potential data leakage to the Chinese government. Experts, including Armis' CTO Nadir Izrael, emphasized concerns over DeepSeek's data privacy practices, especially given that user data is stored in China and subject to local laws. Notably, various government entities, including the Pentagon and Navy, have moved to restrict access to DeepSeek.
The biggest concern is the AI model's potential data leakage to the Chinese government, according to Armis' CTO Nadir Izrael.
DeepSeek's privacy policy indicates that all user data is stored in China, raising alarms about compliance with local laws that require data sharing.
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