UBC bans Chinese AI DeepSeek from its devices and networks, citing privacy, security

UBC bans DeepSeek’s applications from university-owned devices and networks

The university said DeepSeek’s applications ‘raise privacy and security concerns, particularly regarding extensive data collection and sharing’

Canadian University Bans Chinese AI DeepSeek From Devices, Networks Over Privacy and Security Concerns

The University of British Columbia (UBC) has banned China’s upstart artificial intelligence (AI) tool DeepSeek from the school’s devices and networks. The university said the decision to ban DeepSeek’s applications was based on a “high degree” of risk to privacy and security. “DeepSeek’s applications raise privacy and security concerns, particularly regarding extensive data collection and sharing, including personal information and the right to …

UBC bans Chinese AI DeepSeek from its devices and networks, citing privacy, security

The University of British Columbia has banned Chinese AI tool DeepSeek from being used or installed on university-owned devices and networks, citing “a high degree of privacy and security risk.”

Give America the energy to win the AI race with China - Washington Examiner

China’s tech startup DeepSeek charged onto the scene earlier this year, roiling markets and becoming a household name practically overnight. The performance and design efficiency of the company’s open-source artificial intelligence chatbot took many investors, security analysts, and Western policymakers by surprise. Indeed, it left many scratching their heads and wondering: Do we need to rethink our approach to beating China in the AI race? It’s…

Commerce Department divisions reportedly ban DeepSeek from government devices

Several Department of Commerce bureaus are said to have told staff not to use DeepSeek's AI chatbot on government devices. "To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese based AI DeepSeek is broadly prohibited on all [government-furnished equipment]," one bureau told staff in an email, Reuters reports. "Do not download, view, access any applications, desktop apps or websites related to DeepSeek." The ext…

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