You can use DeepSeek, just not in these countries
DeepSeek made waves recently as the new AI player in town, but many countries have since restricted access to it. The post You can use DeepSeek, just not in these countries appeared first on Phandroid.
DeepSeek has emerged as a major new player in the AI race. The company is quickly, challenging industry giants like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. However, despite its rapid rise, the company is already facing several obstacles. This is because several countries are restricting or investigating access to DeepSeek.
As it stands, both Italy and Taiwan already limiting access to DeepSeek’s AI models. In the US, Congressional offices have been warned not to use DeepSeek. Several other countries, including Belgium, Ireland, France, South Korea, and the UK, are launching their own investigations before deciding whether to allow DeepSeek in their markets.
The issue stems from data security and potential risks of government influence over the AI model. This is because being a Chinese company, DeepSeek’s servers are located in China. This has led to concerns about the potential for data leakage to the Chinese government. This is also one of the main reasons why TikTok is facing so much scrutiny as of late.
The US government is concerned that TikTok could be sending data on US citizens back to China. However, this concern isn’t new. Countries have previously restricted Chinese tech companies like such as Huawei. Another Chinese company, ZTE, has also come under investigation recently over national security concerns.
That being said, these restrictions could make it harder for DeepSeek to gain a foothold in global markets. This could also severely limit its ability to compete with Western AI leaders. However, if the company can reassure regulators about data privacy, it may still have a chance to expand worldwide.
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