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Australia has banned the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek from all government devices, citing national security concerns. The directive, issued Tuesday by the Department of Home Affairs, mandates the removal of all DeepSeek products from government systems.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke called DeepSeek an “unacceptable risk” to government technology. The ban follows similar actions in Italy and Taiwan. However, private citizens remain unaffected.
DeepSeek’s emergence last month disrupted global tech markets, challenging Western investments in AI infrastructure. This move mirrors Australia’s 2023 ban on TikTok over security concerns.