Taiwan -Taiwan’s Digital Affaires (MODA) has banned the use of newly launched AI services from China in the public sector, with concerns about data privacy and security risks.
According to Taipei Times reports, MODA advises government agencies and important infrastructure to avoid the use of Deepseek and states that it is “risking the security of national information.”
The ban on MODA is for government agencies, public schools, state -owned companies, semi -specialized organizations, important infrastructure projects, and employees of the government mounted in the government. However, no details about execution were provided.
The ministry also referred to the “Principles to Limit the Use of Products That Dangerous Cyber Security.” This is a 2019 executive Youan regulation that government agencies prohibit IT and communication technology products or services as national security risks.
“The DeepSeek AI service is a Chinese product. The operation includes a border transmission, information leaks, and other information security concerns,” Taipei Times reported and quoted the ministry.
The ban on DeepSeek in Taiwan is increasing in global concerns about how to collect and process personal data.
Reuters reported that the Korean Personal Information Protection Committee will send a written request to DeepSeek in order to clarify the user data management method. Authorities in France, Italy, Ireland, and other countries are also investigating the handling of personal data for DeepSeek.
Deepseek has recently attracted attention in the AI industry, and a free AI assistant model has exceeded the U.S. rival Chatgpt by downloading the App Store. The company’s claim that it is a part of the investment to lead the US AI model is stimulated among the world investors.
