The White House has recently announced that it’s taking a closer look at the national security implications tied to DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app. Amanda Leavitt, the White House press secretary, confirmed during a press briefing that U.S. officials are examining the potential risks DeepSeek poses to national security.
DeepSeek has been making waves in the AI world, quickly climbing the ranks and challenging established U.S. tech giants. This rapid advancement has raised alarm bells about the technological strides of foreign companies and their possible impact on U.S. national security.
Despite the focus on DeepSeek, experts have pointed out the difficulty in banning an open-source model. Since DeepSeek relies heavily on open-source code, imposing outright restrictions could prove challenging. A more nuanced approach might involve preventing its distribution on major platforms such as Apple and Google, rather than an outright ban.
BREAKING: The White House says they are looking into the “national security implications of DeepSeek.”
DeepSeek ban coming soon? pic.twitter.com/hiTQwYHIdv
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Sources:
https://observer.com/2025/01/china-deepseek-ai-shocks-markets-sparks-national-security-fears/
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5110348-trump-warns-deepseek-ai-threat/
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