DeepSeek, an AI chatbot developed by a Chinese company, presents an intriguing blend of censorship and freedom. When tested from within China, results showed it to be less censored than typical domestic platforms, allowing access to often-blocked keywords. However, the AI also self-censored some content, reflecting China's internet restrictions. It utilized a reasoning feature to deliver potentially sensitive information before it removed it. The testing suggested that users abroad would receive similar responses. The implications of DeepSeek's functioning could mean wider propagation of Beijing's narratives if it gains significant international usage.
DeepSeek demonstrates a complex relationship with censorship, offering less restriction than typical Chinese platforms, yet still conforming to the country’s taboos.
Despite DeepSeek's advanced reasoning capabilities, its self-censorship highlights ongoing challenges with information access under China's Great Firewall.
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