China opposes US ban on govt agencies from using DeepSeek
Beijing has opposed a US government ban on its agencies using AI tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, calling the move an overstretch of national security. Read More:…
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, drew global attention after releasing chatbot models that it said rivalled top American systems at a fraction of the development cost, triggering debate over China's progress in artificial intelligence despite US export controls on advanced chips. Its rapid rise has since made it a flashpoint in Washington's broader scrutiny of Chinese tech firms over data security, prompting some US government bodies and lawmakers to restrict or ban its use on official devices.
The dispute feeds into a wider US-China rivalry over AI supremacy, with both sides having accused each other of technology theft and framing restrictions on the other's products as necessary for national security. Beijing has consistently pushed back against such measures, arguing they are protectionist and politically motivated rather than genuine security concerns. Coverage of the latest ban focuses on China's objection; details on which US agencies are affected, the scope of the restriction, and Washington's formal justification have not been fully spelt out.