Banning DeepSeek, ChatGPT and Other AI Tools

Where are they banned and what does it mean?

- DR ARCHANA VERMA

A number of countries have banned DeepSeek, the China's answer to ChatGpt. The primary concern is that this tool may collect sensitive private data and release it to Chinese agencies under the Chinese law that sensitive data must be handed to the authorities in case of security and other threats.

Countries that have Banned DeepSeek

Italy - Banned it to comply with the EU data protection laws. The Italian Data Protection Authority (DPA) investigated DeepSeek's data collection practices and got it deleted from the AI platform from app stores in the country.

Taiwan - BbannedDeepSeek AI across all public sector organisations, including public schools, state-owned enterprises and critical infrastructure. The Ministry of Digital Affairs cited concerns about cross-border data transmission and information leaks as the reason for the ban.

Australia - The Australian government has banned its employees from using this AI chatbot on government devices. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that a national intelligence assessment found the AI platform to pose an unacceptable security risk.

South Korea - South Korea has joined the list of countries banning this AI tool. The defence ministry has banned it from accessing its internet-connected military computers. This action was taken after the country's personal information protection commission requested clarity on DeepSeek's management of user information.

United States - The American instituions have restricted the use of DeepSeek, and Texas was the first state to ban the Chinese AI app. A large number of companies in the US have asked their employees to not use DeepSeek.

The US Navy, US Congress, Pentagon and NASA have enforced the ban.

The Case of India

India is pledged to protect the personal data of individuals and follow the international standards in this regard.