Taiwan government agencies ban the use of DeepSeek

Deepseek logo and the Chinese flag are seen in this illustration taken on 27 January.Reuters Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has officially prohibited public sector workers from using DeepSeek, a recently launched Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model. This decision, announced on Friday, 31 January, stems from growing concerns over potential data leaks and national security risks associated with the software. DeepSeek introduced its R1 chatbot last month, boasting capabilities that rival top-tier AI models in the United States but at a significantly lower cost. Despite its advanced features, the Taiwanese government has determined that the use of DeepSeek poses a substantial threat to national information security, particularly within government agencies and critical infrastructure projects. Scope and government justifications MODA's prohibition applies broadly to em...