US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems

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1. Mon, 19 October 2026

   6 reports
   • Channel News Asia13:27
     US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems
   • onenewspage.com18:21first to report
     US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies

     Use of tools ‘may result in the transfer of sensitive data to (China)’, defense department says The US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence (AI) tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek , as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector. A notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the ban on products developed by DeepSeek – and tools created us…

   • indiatimes.com18:29
     US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems

     The department is also banning acquisition of DeepSeek products and third-party services developed using DeepSeek by US civilian government agencies. DHS said DeepSeek models pose "multiple threat vectors" and raised concerns that use of the product "may result in the transfer of sensitive data to the PRC if used by US government employees or vendors."

   • The Hill21:43
     DHS orders removal of DeepSeek from government agency IT systems

     The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered that products from the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek be removed from federal agency IT systems and barred from government contracting. The order, which initially went out in July, was published on the Federal Register website Monday. It said DeepSeek’s AI models present “multiple threat vectors,” noting the...

   • South China Morning Post21:49
     US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks

     Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In a notice made public on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also barred agencies from acquiring DeepSeek products and services, including those developed by affiliated entities. The notice said that using the company’s products “may result in...

   • South China Morning Post21:49
     US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks

     Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In a notice made public on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also barred agencies from acquiring DeepSeek products and services, including those developed by affiliated entities. The notice said that using the company’s products “may result in...

2. Tue, 20 October 2026

   13 reports
   • Times of India03:12
     US govt bans DeepSeek that wiped over $1 trillion from Wall Street in less than 2 hrs

     The US Department of Homeland Security has issued an order to ban all products and services of DeepSeek. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential transfer of sensitive data to the People's Republic of China. This decision follows previous actions by multiple US agencies against DeepSeek technology. The Federal Communications Commission is set to expand bans on testing by Chinese labs.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)05:51
     SAD zabranio vladinim agencijama korištenje kineskog AI-ja

     AMERIČKA vlada zabranila je svojim agencijama korištenje AI alata kineske tvrtke DeepSeek. Odluka je donesena zbog rizika za nacionalnu sigurnost i mogućeg prijenosa osjetljivih podataka u Kinu.

   • Google News - Top Stories06:25
     U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China

     U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China CNBC US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems Reuters China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems WRAL US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks South China Morning Post DeepSeek deep-sixed at all US federal civilian agencies The Register

   • oneindia.com07:18
     US Bans DeepSeek From Civilian Government Systems, Cites China Security Threat

     The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered civilian federal agencies to remove DeepSeek and third-party services using the Chinese AI model from government IT systems. The department has also banned agencies from acquiring DeepSeek products, citing concerns that sensitive data could be transferred to China. DHS has warned that the AI models could pose multiple security risks, including pot

   • shafaqna.com08:38
     DeepSeek ban: DHS orders removal from US agency systems

     DeepSeek ban: DHS orders removal of DeepSeek products from US civilian agency IT systems and blocks new acquisitions over data risks.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:12
     US bans Chinese AI firm DeepSeek from federal civilian networks over security risks

     Directive requires federal agencies to remove DeepSeek software and affiliated tools, citing concerns over potential intelligence gathering and cybersecurity vulnerabilities

   • Google News - Top Stories11:23
     China slams US ban on DeepSeek AI over security concerns

     China slams US ban on DeepSeek AI over security concerns Fox News China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems Orange County Register US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems Reuters US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies The Guardian DeepSeek deep-sixed at all US federal civilian agencies The Register

   • The Guardian World12:33
     US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies

     Use of tools ‘may result in the transfer of sensitive data’ to China, defense department says The US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence (AI) tools from the Chinese startup DeepSeek , as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector. A notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the ban on products developed by DeepSeek – and tools created using DeepSeek by third parties – saying they must be removed from IT devices....

   • timesherald.com13:25
     China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems

     China criticized a US ban on AI startup DeepSeek for federal civilian agencies, highlighting tensions in the tech race between the nations.

   • Times of India14:39
     'Disregards consensus': China slams US for after DeepSeek ban from govt IT systems

     China has strongly criticized the US for its recent ban on the DeepSeek AI model, claiming it undermines the interests of Chinese enterprises. The Chinese commerce ministry pointed out that the US Department of Homeland Security's concerns regarding security threats from DeepSeek products are unfounded. China warns against the politicization of technology and national security concerns, suggesting that this development could further strain economic relations between the two superpowers.

   • indiatimes.com15:22
     DeepSeek: China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems

     In a fierce response to the US ban on DeepSeek's AI products, China has issued a grave warning about possible repercussions. The Department of Homeland Security directed federal agencies to remove all DeepSeek products. Beijing contends that this ban is not only unfair but also a threat to its economic interests, reproaching the U.S. for excessive national security measures.

   • The Hill16:03
     China defends DeepSeek after US ban

     China is pushing back against the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) order to remove products from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from government systems, warning of potential retaliation. A DHS order, which dates back to July but published to the Federal Register Monday, said DeepSeek's AI models present "multiple threat vectors," and ordered them to be...

   • NYT World20:37
     China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems

     The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.

3. Wed, 21 October 2026

   2 reports
   • Channel News Asia03:19
     China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems

     Federal civilian agencies should remove DeepSeek products as well as third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek from their IT systems, the US Department of Homeland Security said.

   • South China Morning Post14:00
     Washington’s DeepSeek ban may deter US firms from adopting Chinese AI models: experts

     The US government’s latest ban on Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek could have a chilling effect on the wider American business community and deter companies from adopting low-cost Chinese AI models, industry experts say. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built on the Chinese AI model from their IT systems, according to a directive signed in July and published on Monday. The...

4. Fri, 23 October 2026

   1 report
   • techradar.com20:20
     DHS orders federal agencies to eliminate DeepSeek from their systems

     US bans DeepSeek AI across federal civilian tech — but third-party implementations pose a major tracking challenge

5. Tue, 27 October 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:57
     DeepSeek AI disables shutdown software in 39% of safety tests

     Chinese AI safety group says shutdown interference fell to 2.56% when model was explicitly instructed to allow termination