South Korea Restricts Employee Access to Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek

Authorities cite security concerns

Feb 5, 2025 - 16:26
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South Korea Restricts Employee Access to Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek
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South Korea’s Ministry of Industry has temporarily restricted employee access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek, Reuters reports, citing a government official.

Why Did South Korea Take This Step?

Officials explained that the decision was made due to security concerns related to the use of generative AI services.

  • On Tuesday, the government issued a notice urging ministries and agencies to exercise caution when using such technologies.
  • Previously, the U.S., Japan, and the EU increased scrutiny of Chinese AI solutions, citing potential cybersecurity risks and data leaks.

What Is DeepSeek?

DeepSeek is a Chinese AI startup developing generative artificial intelligence models similar to ChatGPT.

  • The company is rapidly expanding its influence in the Asian market, competing with global tech giants.
  • South Korea’s restrictions could impact DeepSeek’s collaborations with local companies.

What’s Next?

It remains unclear what specific restrictions are being imposed and how long they will last.

However, South Korea’s decision highlights growing concerns over Chinese technology and could lead to stricter regulations across the region.

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