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Australia Prohibits DeepSeek AI on Government Devices Due to Security Issues
The action is in line with similar measures taken by other countries regarding data privacy concerns.
Australia has banned the use of the Chinese-developed artificial intelligence application, DeepSeek, on all government devices due to serious security concerns.
The directive from the Department of Home Affairs requires the removal of all DeepSeek products, applications, and web services from Australian government systems and mobile devices by February 5, 2025. This decision aligns Australia's stance with that of other countries, like Italy, which recently restricted DeepSeek over data protection issues.
Security researchers have found connections between DeepSeek and China Mobile, a state-owned telecommunications firm, which raises additional data privacy and national security concerns.
In light of these developments, Australian officials have urged citizens to be cautious when using DeepSeek, stressing the significance of data security and privacy.
The directive from the Department of Home Affairs requires the removal of all DeepSeek products, applications, and web services from Australian government systems and mobile devices by February 5, 2025. This decision aligns Australia's stance with that of other countries, like Italy, which recently restricted DeepSeek over data protection issues.
Security researchers have found connections between DeepSeek and China Mobile, a state-owned telecommunications firm, which raises additional data privacy and national security concerns.
In light of these developments, Australian officials have urged citizens to be cautious when using DeepSeek, stressing the significance of data security and privacy.
