The Albanese government has decided to ban the AI generative chatbot, DeepSeek, from all federal devices based on national security concerns. The directive, signed by the home affairs department secretary, follows intelligence agencies' warnings about the app posing unacceptable risks. Home affairs minister Tony Burke emphasized that this decision is based on security for government assets rather than the app's Chinese origin. Australia's action aligns with previous bans, such as TikTok, and reflects a growing global trend of wary scrutiny towards technology that may threaten national security.
The Albanese government has acted decisively, banning DeepSeek on federal devices citing national security risks that have emerged from intelligence agencies' advice.
Though not directly linked to its Chinese origin, the ban underlines Australia’s commitment to mitigating any potential threats posed by foreign technology.
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