Taiwan’s DeepSeek Ban Reflects Global Concerns Over AI Security

Taiwan has prohibited public-sector use of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek over national information security and cross-border data transmission concerns, aligning with similar restrictions or guidance from U.S. agencies (Navy, NASA) and Japanese officials. The report underscores questions about DeepSeek’s ties to the Chinese government, data handling, and politically biased responses, and urges vigilance for organizations handling sensitive data.