DeepSeek: A New Player in the Global AI Race

CIS evaluates China-based DeepSeek’s security and privacy risks, citing extensive data collection to China, a suspected hidden backdoor linking to Chinese government-controlled infrastructure, observed censorship aligned with CCP policy, and multiple security issues (a publicly exposed database with over one million records, service disruption after a large-scale attack, and 100% jailbreak success in tests). The report underscores espionage and influence-operation risks, notes swift international bans and regulatory probes (e.g., Italy, U.S. agencies), and recommends strict app vetting, acceptable use policies, and risk assessments before integrating GenAI—especially PRC-developed tools—into organizational workflows.