Italy's regulator blocks Chinese AI app DeepSeek

Italy's regulator blocks Chinese AI app DeepSeek on data protection
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, said on Thursday it had ordered DeepSeek to block its chatbot in the country after the Chinese artificial intelligence startup failed to address the regulator's concerns over its privacy policy.
Italy blocks access to the Chinese AI application DeepSeek to protect users’ data
Italy’s data protection authority has blocked use of Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s AI application to protect Italians’ data and announced an investigation into the companies behind the chatbot.
Deepseek Disappears From App Stores in Italy as Data Protection Authority Investigates
The Italian data protection authority has announced that DeepSeek was formally blocked for failure to provide sufficient information in response to the request. The Chinese company appears to have taken a combative tone.
South Korea blocks access to DeepSeek from government devices
South Korea blocks DeepSeek AI on government devices, citing security risks and joining France and Italy in restricting the Chinese chatbot.
Chinese AI app DeepSeek banned from Australian government devices over security concerns
The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek has been banned from Australian government devices over national security concerns. Political reporter Olivia Caisley has the details from Canberra.
‘Unacceptable risk’: China’s AI app DeepSeek banned on government devices
Defence Minister Richard Marles claims the advice on a Chinese artificial intelligence program called DeepSeek is that it would represent an “unacceptable risk” to government networks to have the app.
Australia bans China’s DeepSeek AI app on federal devices
Australia on Tuesday issued an order restricting the use of China’s DeepSeek generative artificial intelligence app on government devices.
A Deep-See On DeepSeek: How Italy’s Ban Might Shape AI Oversight
An Italian regulator abruptly bans DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI platform, over data privacy issues—mirroring ChatGPT's ...
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Which countries have banned DeepSeek and why?
DeepSeek is banned on government devices in South Korea, Australia and Taiwan. More countries might follow suit.
DeepSeek: The countries and agencies that have banned the AI company’s tech
Tech from Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is being banned in many countries. Here's all the governments and agencies that have ...
After Italy, another country bans DeepSeek, here’s why
Taiwan has always been careful about using Chinese technology. China claims Taiwan as its own and often pressures the island ...
DeepSeek has an ‘API request’ for its customers: “…please understand!”
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is temporarily restricting access to its API due to high demand and limited server capacity.
Ireland and Italy send data watchdog requests to DeepSeek: ‘The data of millions of Italians is at risk’
The jury is still out on whether the Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek is a game changer or part of an elaborate plan by its hedge ...
South Korean officials raise alarms over DeepSeek AI security concerns
South Korea has blocked access to Chinese AI startup DeepSeek across government agencies, citing security concerns.
India, South Korea and more… The growing list of countries banning China’s DeepSeek
Countries like Italy, Taiwan, Australia, India, the US, have banned their government officials from using DeepSeek’s AI model. The main concern regarding the AI app is the possibility of sharing user ...