DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, faced backlash after Italian authorities requested details on its data handling practices, leading to its app's removal from Apple and Google's platforms. The company is under investigation due to concerns about its privacy policy, which states it stores user data on servers in China. Following a complaint from consumer coalition Euroconsumers, the Italian DPA is examining the startup's compliance with European data protection regulations. Other European watchdogs have also highlighted the need for AI services to meet strict data protection laws.
Hours after Italian authorities requested information from DeepSeek about how the company handles user data, the Chinese AI startup's app is no longer available in Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store.
A consumer coalition called Euroconsumers filed a complaint with the Italian DPA about DeepSeek's data handling practices, enhancing scrutiny on the app’s operations.
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