As global competition in the field of artificial intelligence intensifies, OpenAI has called on the US government to impose sanctions on Chinese-based AI models. The company claims that DeepSeek is state-backed and state-controlled, and demands that it be banned on the grounds that it poses a national security risk.

OpenAI calls for DeepSeek to be banned

The request states that DeepSeek should be banned not only in the US, but also in countries such as Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Poland and Norway, citing its direct links to the Chinese government.

OpenAI argues that Chinese laws could force AI companies to share data with the government, posing a national security threat to the US. The company claims that DeepSeek could be forced to share user data with the Chinese government, and emphasizes that such AI models should not be used in the West.

There is no definitive evidence that DeepSeek is directly controlled by the Chinese government, but there are signs that the company has close ties to the state. The company’s founder Liang Wenfeng’s meeting with President Xi Jinping has fueled speculation that the government’s interest in DeepSeek is growing.

On the other hand, it is known that China has made major investments in artificial intelligence technology and increased its competition with the US in the field of artificial intelligence. OpenAI’s move was evaluated as a reflection of the struggle for technological superiority.

OpenAI’s proposal has not yet been officially accepted, but it seems likely that the US government will impose stricter regulations on Chinese AI companies. So what do you think about this? You can share your views with us in the comments section below.