Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini and other US AIs collect more user data
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The article discusses the overblown concerns regarding privacy linked to the launch of the Chinese AI model, DeepSeek. Although it raised alarms and led to bans in some regions, research by Surfshark reveals that it is not the worst offender in terms of personal data collection. In fact, Google Gemini has been found to collect significantly more sensitive user data. The findings aim to provide a clearer perspective on how these AI chatbots compare in terms of data privacy and tracking.
DeepSeek, following its launch, unleashed a wave of concern over data privacy, but recent research shows it collects less personal data than many US competitors.
Despite fears of DeepSeek's data implications, Surfshark's study reveals Google Gemini is the top data collector among AI chatbots, gathering an extensive range of user information.
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