NewzThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a directive requiring the removal of all products associated with the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek from federal government information technology systems. The order also prohibits the company from participating in future government contracting opportunities. While the directive was initially issued in July, it was officially published on the federal register website this past Monday.
This action reflects ongoing federal efforts to mitigate potential security risks associated with foreign-developed software within government infrastructure. By barring DeepSeek from agency systems and procurement, the DHS aims to restrict the presence of specific AI models developed by the Chinese firm, citing concerns regarding their integration into federal IT environments.
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