Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Australia bans AI chatbot DeepSeek on government devices

DeepSeek

Australia has banned the use of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, on all government devices, citing security concerns. According to an official order quoted by Dawn, the Australian government stated that DeepSeek poses “an unacceptable level of security risk.” Stephanie Foster, Secretary to the Department of Home Affairs, confirmed the decision after a … Read more

DeepSeek faces restricted by ‘hundreds’ of companies over data risks

DeepSeek faces restricted by ‘hundreds’ of companies over data risks

Concerns over data security and ties to the Chinese government have led several companies and government agencies to restrict access to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup. DeepSeek’s Rapid Growth DeepSeek’s AI chatbot has gained significant popularity, especially in the United States, offering high-performance AI at a lower cost than competitors like OpenAI and Google. It … Read more