The AI race is heating up, and DeepSeek has quickly become a formidable competitor to ChatGPT. Praised by users for its superior capabilities, the app is now facing intense scrutiny. As tensions between the US and China escalate, DeepSeek is being banned in several countries. But why?
Is this AI tool a genuine threat, or are countries overreacting?
Let’s dive into why DeepSeek is being banned and which nations are taking action.
ChatGPT quickly advanced and began offering new features to its users. After ChatGPT's success, Meta, Google, and X also started investing in artificial intelligence. However, until a certain point, all artificial intelligences available were developed by the U.S.
The AI robot DeepSeek became ChatGPT's biggest competitor. DeepSeek started offering the paid features of ChatGPT for free to its users, opening a new chapter in the AI world.
Additionally, it was developed in just two months and was said to have a very affordable cost.
The Netherlands, which recently joined the list, labeled DeepSeek as a 'spyware-prone app.' The use of DeepSeek on public devices was banned in the Netherlands.
The use of DeepSeek on public devices has been banned in many countries. These countries include the Netherlands, South Korea, Australia, Taiwan, and Italy (which imposed a nationwide ban). In the U.S., some institutions, such as the U.S. Navy and NASA, blocked access due to security and privacy concerns.