The US government is considering restrictions on China's DeepSeek AI due to national security concerns. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has been accused of collecting user data on Americans and sending it back to China, as well as using stolen intellectual property from US companies like OpenAI.
The Trump administration has already restricted Nvidia's sale of AI chips to China, which could impact DeepSeek's operations. The US government fears that China could use DeepSeek to advance its geopolitical goals and gain an edge in AI capabilities.
The potential consequences of these restrictions could be significant, including a possible ban on DeepSeek or restrictions on American access to its services. The US-China AI rivalry is intensifying, with the US government seeking to maintain its lead in AI technology while limiting China's access to critical components and expertise.
