DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has been accused of sharing user data with ByteDance, the owner of popular social media app TikTok, raising concerns about data protection and privacy in the global tech industry. The South Korean data protection regulator confirmed that DeepSeek was communicating with ByteDance, but it is unclear what type of data was shared or to what extent. This incident highlights the ongoing debate about the security and accountability of AI-powered apps, particularly those with ties to Chinese companies.
- The revelation raises questions about the role of foreign investors in influencing the direction of global tech companies, potentially undermining national security interests.
- How will the findings of this investigation impact the way governments regulate data protection and cybersecurity in the context of international collaborations between tech companies?