US Bans DeepSeek From Government Use
The Trump administration has banned DeepSeek AI from most US civilian federal agencies, ordering the removal of the Chinese company's models and technology developed using them. The Department of Homeland Security did not specify the security threats behind the decision. The BBC reports: The order (PDF) is broad, as it requires agencies to ditch "all DeepSeek and DeepSeek-affiliate products, and…
The US government has prohibited the Chinese AI company DeepSeek from utilizing its models and technology in most civilian federal agencies, according to the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security has not disclosed the specific security concerns that prompted this decision. The order, which applies to a broad range of products and services, requires agencies to immediately eliminate all DeepSeek-related offerings, as well as any third-party products and services developed with DeepSeek's technology.
This presents a significant challenge, as it is unclear which third-party products and services incorporate DeepSeek's components. Furthermore, it is uncertain whether "developed using" refers to the ongoing access to DeepSeek models via API or to any app coded with assistance from DeepSeek. The ambiguity also extends to AI gateways, such as OpenRouter and Vercel AI Gateway, which facilitate access to DeepSeek models through APIs.
If agencies have not taken measures to restrict their AI providers, they may inadvertently employ DeepSeek models.
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