DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, faces accusations from South Korea of sharing user data with ByteDance, the owner of TikTok. The country’s data protection regulator confirmed the communications leading to the app's removal from stores over privacy concerns. DeepSeek initially gained significant traction globally, impacting market valuations and raising alarms regarding data integrity. Despite its success and over a million downloads in South Korea prior to its removal, investigations continue to ascertain the specifics of potential data transfers. The broader implications of Chinese data privacy laws also contribute to ongoing skepticism about user safety.
DeepSeek's sharing of user data with ByteDance has raised alarms in South Korea, prompting the removal of the app and ongoing global scrutiny of data privacy.
Despite negative implications for user privacy, DeepSeek's rapid rise in popularity illustrates the global demand for innovative AI applications amidst existing concerns.
The South Korean data regulator confirmed communications between DeepSeek and ByteDance but is still investigating the extent and nature of data transfer.
Critics express concerns over China's National Intelligence Law allowing government access to data from companies, raising serious questions about user data protection.
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