In recent years, artificial intelligence has become not only a major force in the tech world but also a strategic battleground where nations fiercely compete. One of the most striking examples of this competition is DeepSeek. Developed by the China-based company High-Flye, DeepSeek has quickly made a huge impact in the AI world and taken center stage in discussions.

This AI tool is said to offer similar or even better performance than its U.S.-based rivals like OpenAI but at a much lower cost. However, due to security concerns, it has been banned in several countries. According to recent developments, the United States has now joined the list of countries banning DeepSeek.

Is DeepSeek being restricted for U.S. government employees?

Recent reports indicate that DeepSeek has been found to transmit user data to a China-based company, which is also linked to the Chinese government. Naturally, this has raised significant security concerns.

DeepSeek was recently banned in Italy, Australia, South Korea, and Taiwan. Now, reports suggest that two U.S. lawmakers, Darin LaHood and Josh Gottheimer, are preparing to introduce a bill that would prohibit the use of this Chinese AI application on government employees’ devices. How quickly this process will unfold remains a subject of interest.

The U.S. stance on DeepSeek is being compared to its approach to banning TikTok. The process of restricting the popular social media platform took years, but it appears that restrictions in the AI sector are moving much faster. While there was no concrete evidence proving that TikTok transferred data to the Chinese government, direct evidence has emerged in the case of DeepSeek.