Major companies and government agencies worldwide have blocked access to DeepSeek’s AI tools just days after their release due to concerns over data leaks and weak privacy safeguards. Hundreds of organizations, including those associated with governments, have taken this step following warnings from cybersecurity firms that the startup’s clientele is at risk. This decision comes as cybercrime groups begin exploring ways to utilize generative AI services for malicious purposes.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-30/deepseek-s-ai-restricted-by-hundreds-of-companies-within-days