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DeepSeek blocked by South Korean government ministries over data security concerns

By Choonsik Yoo ( February 6, 2025, 05:58 GMT | Insight) -- Some of the key South Korean government agencies have blocked computers at their offices across the country from accessing DeepSeek, citing growing concerns about the privacy and data management practices of the Chinese generative artificial intelligence model. There has not been any pan-governmental instruction to block DeepSeek, but individual agencies are making decisions on their own. The move comes after Australia ordered this week public officials to remove all DeepSeek products, applications, and web services from government systems and mobile devices.Some of the key South Korean government agencies have blocked computers at their offices across the country from accessing DeepSeek, citing growing concerns about the privacy and data management practices of the Chinese generative artificial intelligence model....

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