South Korea has temporarily interrupted the download of the Chinese IA chatbot Deepseek, on user confidentiality problems and non-compliance with the country’s data protection rules.
According to Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), Deepseek has recognized its inability to resolve certain parts of the country’s data protection law and agreed to collaborate with local authorities to resolve data protection problems before resuming the Operations.
As a result, the application has been removed from the South Korean versions of the Apple and Google Play app.
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“To prevent new concerns from spreading, the commission has recommended Deepseek to temporarily suspend its service while providing the necessary improvements”, The commission wrote.
Nam Seok, the director of the PIP surveys division, warned existing users to be careful, advising them to delete the application until confidentiality problems are solved. This follows a series of government restrictions and businesses on the use of Deepseek in official networks and workplaces due to fears that The chatbot collects excessive user data.
The PIPC added that the application service would resume once the company is implementing improvements in accordance with national privacy laws.
Examination of the use of the Deepseek application
Stopping the in -depth download in South Korea takes place while several countries around the world have also prohibited the application, citing security and confidentiality problems.
Countries like Italy and Australia have already prohibited the use of the Deepseek government on security problems. Privacy regulators in Ireland, France, Belgium and the Netherlands have also made alarms on chatbot data collection practices.
Earlier this month, Texas, a state constituting the United States of America, announced the ban on the application of Chinese Open Source model, citing the risks of national security and confidentiality of data. This decision is part of a wider effort to limit potential foreign cyber-menices and restrict access to Chinese technology within government institutions. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the decision, highlighting the need to protect the state’s digital infrastructure against foreign influence.
In Indonesia, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs assesses whether to block the Chatbot of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Vice-Minister Nezar Patria said that Indonesia would adopt a cautious approach, studying the impact and development of technology before making a decision.
“We always monitor its progress because it is a technological innovation. Deepseek could be an alternative in the digital ecosystem, “ Nezar told the Ministry’s office in Jakarta.
A main problem of the overvoltage of Deepseek under examination is the apprehension that the data collection practices of the application may lack transparency concerning third -party data transfers, potentially collecting sensitive user information which could be accessible by the Chinese government.
Deepseek rise in the midst of security problems and a meticulous examination
Despite the general ban, Deepseek has acquired massive global popularity, with more than 16 million downloads worldwide and rank as the most downloaded application in 140 countries.
In South Korea alone, a recent analysis of WiseApp’s retail sale revealed that 1.2 million smartphones used the application during the fourth week of January, which makes it the second most used AL model behind Chatgpt.
Deepseek’s R1 AL model has drawn international attention because of its great precision and effectiveness, despite its functioning with less resources compared to its American counterparts. The success of the application highlights the geopolitical implications for AI development, in particular the importance of talent and basic research.
In the United States, the Chinese Open Source model has already had an impact on the markets, which raises concerns concerning the potential for economic manipulation through technological announcements.
Overall, Deepseek’s progress illustrates the complexities of AI regulation, the need for robust privacy protections and the evolutionary landscape of global IA competition.
