US bars government use of China's DeepSeek AI amid tech tensions

A US Homeland Security notice reportedly bans government agencies from using DeepSeek products and third-party tools built on it, which must be removed from IT devices. Coverage links the move to ongoing US-China tech tension.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 18:21 UTCBBC Technology covers US DeepSeek government ban
2. 20 Oct, 04:31 UTCDHS notice announces DeepSeek ban for agencies

Top sources

• US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominanceBBC Technology
• US Bars Government Agencies From Using China's DeepSeekNDTV
• US bans use of China’s DeepSeek by govt agenciesFree Malaysia Today
• U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with ChinaCNBC