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US government orders agencies to stop using DeepSeek AI tools
A government has ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence tools from the Chinese startup DeepSeek, as the two countries compete for leadership in the fast-moving AI sector, according to one outlet's report.
What the order covers
According to the report, the instruction was issued on Monday. It tells government agencies to halt their use of AI tools developed by DeepSeek, a Chinese startup.
Rivalry behind the decision
The report places the decision within a wider contest between the two countries for dominance in artificial intelligence, a sector that is moving quickly. The verified information does not say what reasons the government gave, nor does it name any tools affected beyond DeepSeek's own products.
Open questions
- Which government issued the order, and how many agencies does it cover?
- What reasons did the government give for the instruction?