DeepSeek, Australia and South Korea

South Korea’s government is the latest to block China’s DeepSeek on official devices, following Australia and Taiwan
Officials in South Korea and Australia have cited concerns about user data and national security as reasons to block the buzzy AI service from China.
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Australia, South Korea among Asian countries cracking down on DeepSeek
SEOUL/SYDNEY -- Governments across Asia are restricting their use of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence services due to security concerns, following the Chinese startup's industry-shaking claims that it has developed high-performing AI models extremely cheaply.
South Korean ministries block China’s DeepSeek over security concerns; govt advises caution
At least three South Korean ministries have temporarily blocked employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns.
South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access
South Korean ministries and police said Thursday they were blocking DeepSeek’s access to work computers, after the Chinese AI startup did not respond to a data watchdog request about how it manages user information.
Australia bans China's DeepSeek on govt devices over security risks
Several countries including South Korea, Ireland, France, Australia and Italy have expressed concern about DeepSeek
South Korean officials raise alarms over DeepSeek AI security concerns
South Korea has blocked access to Chinese AI startup DeepSeek across government agencies, citing security concerns.
Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on govt devices
Australia has banned DeepSeek from all Government devices as it seeks to block “an unacceptable level of security risk” presented by China’s breakout artificial intelligence programme, according to an official order.
South Korea's Industry Ministry Temporarily Bans Access to DeepSeek on Security Concerns, Official Says
South Korea's industry ministry has temporarily banned employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, a ministry official said on Wednesday, as the government urges caution on generative AI services.
South Korea blocks Chinese AI DeepSeek from government computers
Seoul’s defence ministry said on Thursday it had blocked DeepSeek from military computers connected to the internet, while the trade ministry said that access had been temporari
Australia Blocks DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns
Australia has moved to ban the DeepSeek AI system from all government devices due to escalating concerns over potential security threats. The decision, announced by the federal government, underscores growing fears surrounding the software’s links to the Chinese government and the risks it poses to national security and data privacy.
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