Governments worldwide are banning the use of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, on official devices due to concerns about data security and potential leaks of sensitive information.
The ban began in Italy, followed by Taiwan and Australia, citing national security risks.
South Korea's defense, unification, and police ministries also banned the app from government computers.
US lawmakers introduced a "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" citing concerns about the Chinese Communist Party's access to user data.
DeepSeek's privacy policy states it collects information on "key stroke patterns or rhythms," raising further concerns about data collection practices.
China claims the restrictions are politically motivated and deny any illegal data collection.
Experts believe DeepSeek's development reflects China's significant investment in AI research and development.