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US DHS bans DeepSeek AI from federal civilian agencies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an order prohibiting federal civilian agencies from purchasing DeepSeek products or services and mandating the removal of existing DeepSeek technology from government IT systems.
The ban extends beyond the Chinese company’s direct products to include third-party services and products developed using DeepSeek implementations. This measure aims to mitigate national security risks, specifically the potential for sensitive government data, personally identifiable information, and actionable intelligence to be transferred to the People's Republic of China.
DHS officials cited multiple threat vectors, including the risk of malware, security vulnerabilities, and the ability of Chinese authorities to access private infrastructure under local laws. The order, signed by Secretary Markwayne Mullin, applies to civilian agencies such as the Departments of State, Treasury, and Justice, but excludes the Department of Defense and intelligence community agencies.
China’s Foreign Ministry has rejected the ban, with spokesperson Mao Ning accusing the United States of politicizing technology and trade issues under the guise of national security. The move intensifies the ongoing technological rivalry between the two nations regarding artificial intelligence dominance.
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Amazon · Apple · China · DeepSeek · Department of Homeland Security · Donald Trump · Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. · Mao Ning · Markwayne Mullin · Meta · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The DHS identified risks including the potential for malicious software and the collection of personally identifiable information. www.metro1.com.br · www.epochtimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Agencies may apply for exemptions to the ban within 60 days of the order. www.blocktempo.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] DeepSeek use may result in the unauthorized transfer of sensitive data to the People's Republic of China. www.metro1.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · convergenciadigital.com.br · www.epochtimes.com · canaltech.com.br · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DHS order was originally signed on July 24, 2026. www.blocktempo.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The ban excludes Department of Defense and intelligence community agencies from the DHS order. www.ziarulnational.md · www.blocktempo.com · expedientesinico.com · www.metro1.com.br · fr.businessam.be · +2 more
- [● 35 SOURCES] The DHS has ordered all federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and services from their IT systems. www.ziarulnational.md · www.metro1.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.blocktempo.com · convergenciadigital.com.br · +28 more
- [● 40 SOURCES] The ban extends to third-party services and products that were developed using DeepSeek models. www.ziarulnational.md · www.metro1.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.blocktempo.com · convergenciadigital.com.br · +33 more
- [● 31 SOURCES] The DHS order prohibits federal civilian agencies from purchasing DeepSeek products or services. www.blocktempo.com · convergenciadigital.com.br · www.epochtimes.com · canaltech.com.br · decrypt.co · +24 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The ban includes third-party services that utilize DeepSeek technology. www.ziarulnational.md · www.metro1.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.blocktempo.com · convergenciadigital.com.br · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The ban was originally signed on July 24, 2026. www.blocktempo.com · technews.tw · www.it-daily.net · forkast.news · astig.ph
- [● 29 SOURCES] The DHS identified DeepSeek as presenting multiple threat vectors. www.ziarulnational.md · www.metro1.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.blocktempo.com · convergenciadigital.com.br · +23 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The ban prohibits federal civilian agencies from purchasing DeepSeek products or services. www.ziarulnational.md · www.metro1.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.blocktempo.com · convergenciadigital.com.br · +7 more