U.S. Commerce Department Bans Chinese AI Model DeepSeek on Government Devices

The U.S. Commerce Department has informed staff in recent weeks that the Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek is banned from government devices, according to an internal message seen by Reuters and sources familiar with the matter. The move reflects growing concerns in Washington over cybersecurity risks and foreign influence in AI technologies. The decision aligns with broader U.S. efforts to regulate the use of Chinese tech in sensitive government operations.