DeepSeek · China · Donald Trump · U.S. · White House · The Guardian Technology
US bans apply of China’s DeepSeek AI systems by government agencies
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The US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence (AI) tools from the Chinese startup DeepSeek, as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector.
Key facts
- One of China’s top AI labs, DeepSeek shook up the industry in January 2025 with a low-cost, high-performance chatbot, challenging assumptions of US dominance
- Despite their fierce competition in the field, when their leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met at the White House in September, China and the US agreed to set up a “communication channel” for AI
- A notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the ban on products developed by DeepSeek, and tools created using DeepSeek by third parties, saying they must be removed from IT
- The US has accused DeepSeek and other top Chinese AI firms of systematically stealing the capabilities of cutting-edge models developed by American rivals
Summary
A notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the ban on products developed by DeepSeek, and tools created using DeepSeek by third parties, saying they must be removed from IT devices. The DHS can issue direction to civilian agencies but not the military or intelligence services. “DeepSeek’s models present multiple threat vectors,” said a document attached to Monday’s notice. Use of DeepSeek AI tools “may result in the transfer of sensitive data to if used by US government employees or vendors”, the department warned.