The White House is evaluating whether China’s AI app DeepSeek could pose national security risks to the United States. Trump’s crypto czar noted that intellectual property theft might be involved, while U.S. officials are assessing potential implications for domestic companies. The app, developed by Chinese firms, has been used in various industries but could signal a wake-up call for U.S. tech firms to improve cybersecurity and data governance. Trump previously suggested DeepSeek should serve as a cautionary tale for American companies. The findings were shared during a recent meeting on China-U.S. relations, with sources indicating the app’s reach includes U.S.-based entities. Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides updates on these developments, with reporting by Andrea Shalal and David Shepardson in Washington, Kanishka Singh in Bengaluru, and Steve Holland. Thomson Reuters is committed to transparency through its Trust Principles, ensuring reliable journalism.
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