DHS Orders Federal Agencies to Remove Chinese AI Models Due to National Security Risks

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an order requiring federal civilian executive branch departments and agencies to bar and remove products from the People's Republic of China-headquartered firm DeepSeek from their information technology systems. The order, issued on October 20, 2026, and reported on October 24, 2026, cites national security risks, including the company's subjection to PRC laws that could compel disclosure of sensitive information and the AI models' susceptibility to malicious commands.