News Summary

The Australian government has prohibited the use of the Chinese AI chatbot, DeepSeek, on all federal devices due to national security concerns. This decision follows advice from intelligence agencies indicating that the app posed an unacceptable risk to government systems and assets. The ban is part of the Albanese government’s broader approach to protecting Australia’s national security interests. DeepSeek, which has gained popularity since its launch, has faced similar bans in other countries, including Taiwan and Italy, as well as certain US federal agencies. The app has been criticized for not engaging in discussions on politically sensitive topics related to China.