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US Government orders immediate removal of DeepSeek AI software
The US Government ordered the immediate removal of DeepSeek AI software from civilian federal agency systems.
The Department of Homeland Security ordered US civilian federal agencies to immediately remove DeepSeek software from government systems. Secretary Markwayne Mullin authorized the measure based on a Federal Acquisition Security Council recommendation and the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018. DHS cited Chinese laws allowing state intelligence access to corporate data and vulnerabilities found by NowSecure in the iOS app. Agencies seeking exemptions must apply through CISA within 60 days.
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US Government orders immediate removal of DeepSeek AI software
The US government has issued a directive requiring civilian federal departments to immediately remove DeepSeek AI software and any affiliated services from their technology systems. The Department of Homeland Security cited security concerns regarding the Chinese-developed large language model as the primary driver for the order. Under the new rules, federal departments are prohibited from purchasing further DeepSeek products. Military and intelligence organizations are excluded from this specific directive as they operate under separate security protocols.