GoKawiilDHS orders federal civilian agencies to purge DeepSeek AI from IT systems
The Department of Homeland Security has directed U.S. federal civilian agencies to stop buying and to remove products and services built on Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI, citing national security risks from data that could be accessed by Chinese authorities. The ban extends beyond DeepSeek's own tools to third-party products built on its technology, though agencies may seek exceptions. China's Foreign Ministry criticized the move as politicizing trade and technology issues.
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The order builds on a December 2025 law restricting DeepSeek in national security systems, suggesting Washington is steadily widening its approach to Chinese AI across government. It also reflects escalating tech rivalry, as China reportedly weighs its own export curbs on AI technologies, which could further entrench a split between U.S. and Chinese AI ecosystems.
- DHS bans DeepSeek AI products and derivatives from federal civilian agency purchases and IT systems.
- The order follows a December 2025 law restricting DeepSeek in national security systems, broadening coverage to civilian agencies.
- China's Foreign Ministry says the move politicizes technology and trade, and vows to protect Chinese firms.
Source: techcrunch.com — Kate Park, 2026-10-20
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