GoKawiilDHS orders federal agencies to purge DeepSeek AI products and derivatives
The Department of Homeland Security has directed US federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek's AI products from government systems and barred future purchases, including third-party tools built on DeepSeek's models. The order, dated late July but disclosed publicly on October 19, cites the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 and concerns about DeepSeek's China-based servers and potential vulnerabilities. China's Foreign Ministry called the move a politicization of trade and technology.
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The directive extends beyond blocking a single chatbot, reaching any software built using DeepSeek's underlying models, which could complicate procurement for agencies relying on open-source AI derivatives. The 60-day window for agencies to request exceptions suggests the ban's practical reach may still be negotiated case by case. The dispute adds to ongoing US-China friction over technology access and data security, with Beijing framing the action as discriminatory toward Chinese firms.
- DHS ordered removal of DeepSeek AI products and derivative tools from federal civilian agency systems.
- The order relies on the 2018 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, citing risks from China-based servers and app vulnerabilities.
- China's Foreign Ministry criticized the move as politicizing trade, while agencies have 60 days to seek compliance exceptions.
Source: techspot.com — Rob Thubron, 2026-10-20
Published there as: “US bans DeepSeek and AI tools built on its models from federal agencies, prompting angry response from China”
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