The German regulator has asked Apple and Google to remove the DeepSeek app amid rising concerns over data security and illegal data transfers to China. This action follows similar bans in other European countries, including Italy and the Netherlands. Despite DeepSeek's claims of developing a competitive AI model against major US players, they have not proven sufficient data protection for German users. The commissioner highlighted the lack of compliance from DeepSeek regarding EU data transfer laws, which increases the risk of personal data exposure.
"DeepSeek has not been able to provide my agency with convincing evidence that German users' data is protected in China to a level equivalent to that in the European Union."
"The commissioner emphasizes that Chinese authorities have extensive access rights to personal data within the sphere of influence of Chinese companies."
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