DHS Orders Removal of Chinese DeepSeek AI Products from Federal Civilian IT Systems

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an order to exclude and remove information technology products and services developed by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd (DeepSeek) and its affiliates from federal civilian executive branch IT systems and procurements. This action, based on national security concerns, aims to prevent malign activities at American universities and safeguard intellectual property.