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In the US, lawmakers are working diligently to further solidify the ban, with Congressman Darren Le Hood labeling it as a national security threat tied to the CCP. Such moves indicate a critical shift in how governments view the presence and influence of Chinese tech products within their borders.
The Underlying Concerns
At the heart of these restrictions are multiple layers of apprehension.
Data Collection: Deep Seek’s privacy policy, allowing user data to be shared with third parties, raises flags, especially as Chinese companies are bound by local enforcement laws mandating collusion with the government. The implications of this include potential access to user logs, private conversations, and sensitive typing patterns.