South Korea bans new downloads of China's DeepSeek AI
The South Korean government has banned new downloads of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot DeepSeek due to concerns over its data management practices, highlighting growing scrutiny of foreign-made AI tools. The move reflects a broader trend of countries taking steps to protect their citizens' personal information in the face of rapid technological advancements. Despite the ban, existing users will be able to continue using the app or access it through the company's website.
- This development underscores the increasing tensions between nations over data sovereignty and national security concerns related to AI technology.
- How will the growing number of countries imposing restrictions on foreign-made AI tools impact the global market for artificial intelligence and its adoption in various industries?