The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered the removal of DeepSeek software and third-party services using its models from its information systems. Civil government agencies are now prohibited from purchasing these products due to concerns over potential data leaks to China.
Officials state that DeepSeek models pose multi-vector threats and risks of sensitive information transfer. The DHS warns that these tools could facilitate intelligence gathering on US government agencies or citizens and may contain malicious software or security vulnerabilities.
Previously, agencies such as the Department of Commerce and the US Navy restricted DeepSeek on official devices. Several states, including New York, Tennessee, and Virginia, have implemented similar bans.
The FCC is scheduled to vote on October 29 on a proposal to bar Chinese laboratories from testing electronics sold in the US. Last year, 82 percent of electronics imported into the US underwent testing in China.
The US has also restricted imports of new Chinese drone models and consumer internet routers. Additionally, the FCC has moved to block devices containing key components from Chinese companies deemed national security threats.
