Key facts
- US government banned Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek.
- Ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models.
- DHS ordered removal of DeepSeek products from federal IT systems.
The US government's recent ban on Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek may discourage American companies from adopting Chinese AI models, according to industry experts. The Department of Homeland Security issued a directive in July, published on Monday, ordering federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services utilizing the Chinese AI model from their IT systems.
