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U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has banned DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems.

CNBC reports: U.S. Department of Homeland Security has banned DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems.

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include DeepSeek, AI and China.

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United States · Americas
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CNBC
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DeepSeek, AI, China, Department of Homeland Security
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Technology

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