8 Nations restrict Chinese AI DeepSeek, raising data privacy concerns
By : Vidya
South Korea’s industry ministry has become the latest government to restrict access to the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, citing security concerns.
The ministry issued a temporary ban on employee access to the AI service, urging ministries and agencies to exercise caution when using generative AI technologies like DeepSeek and ChatGPT.
This move reflects growing global apprehension about the potential risks posed by DeepSeek, which has rapidly gained international attention due to its advanced AI models, capable of delivering complex responses without heavy computing requirements.
South Korea's decision follows actions taken by several other nations, raising concerns about data security and the possibility of foreign influence through AI technologies.
Earlier this month, state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power blocked access to DeepSeek and other generative AI services, while the foreign ministry restricted the use of the service on computers connected to external networks.
