US Government Directives Mandate Removal of DeepSeek Products from Federal Systems
The US government, citing national security concerns, has issued orders requiring federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and related services from their information systems, and has also prohibited the acquisition of these products.
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According to the South China Morning Post, the US government has directed federal civilian agencies to eliminate DeepSeek products and any third-party services that utilize the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. This directive stems from national security concerns.
In a public notice released on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also prohibited agencies from purchasing DeepSeek products and services, which includes offerings created by affiliated entities.
The notice stated that the utilization of the company's products could potentially lead to the transfer of sensitive data to the PRC if those products are used by vendors or US government employees. Furthermore, the notice indicated that the models themselves might harbor malware or other security weaknesses.
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