German regulators expressed concern over the Deepseek app, which may transmit user data to the Chinese government. Consequently, authorities urged Apple and Google to remove the app from their stores.
Privacy Warning
Berlin warned Deepseek over risks of user data leakage. In May, the German authorities demanded the removal of the app from stores or improvement of data protection. European regulators had previously raised concerns about the app’s non-transparency in data handling. Berlin's data protection commissioner, Meike Kamp, stated that "Chinese authorities have far-reaching rights to access personal data." He added that Deepseek users lack the protections guaranteed to EU users.
Challenges with R2 Model Release
Deepseek has not clarified the release timeline for its R2 model, which users are eager for. CEO Liang Wenfeng mentioned dissatisfaction with R2's current performance. The delay in release is attributed to difficulties in obtaining Nvidia server chips due to strict U.S. export rules.
Impact of Export Restrictions on Nvidia
Export restrictions have led Nvidia to potentially face $5.5 billion losses on H20 chips meant for the Chinese market. CEO Jensen Huang urged the U.S. government to reconsider the chip export ban to regain access to the Chinese market.
The issues surrounding Deepseek highlight the importance of user data protection, as well as the impact of international policies on technological development. In light of stringent export restrictions, companies like Nvidia face significant challenges on the global stage.
