Taiwan has announced a ban on the use of Chinese AI DeepSeek in government agencies, citing security threats.
Taiwan and the Ban on DeepSeek Use
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) advised government departments to avoid using AI services from the Chinese company DeepSeek. Known as the Republic of China, Taiwan has long been cautious about Chinese technology due to political tensions. The ban covers employees from central and local government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and critical infrastructure projects.
Countries Banning DeepSeek
Italy was the first to ban DeepSeek, citing data security concerns. Ireland followed with its own investigation into the Chinese AI's data practices. Other countries, like France and the US, have also scrutinized DeepSeek's use of personal data. South Korea's privacy commission plans to request information on how the Chinese startup handles user data.
Competition in Chinese AI Sector
Competition among Chinese AI companies is intensifying. Recently, Alibaba launched a new AI model claiming to outperform DeepSeek and other leading AI models. Experts suggest Chinese companies are pushed to innovate due to resource and technology constraints.
Countries like Taiwan continue to express security concerns over the use of Chinese AI DeepSeek. Meanwhile, competition in the Chinese AI landscape is heating up with emerging players like Alibaba.
