US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance

The United States has ordered the removal of artificial intelligence technology developed by Chinese firm DeepSeek from most government systems.

Government technology directive

The order applies to DeepSeek’s AI technology and covers most systems used by the US government. It places the company’s products at the center of a technology policy decision involving government infrastructure.

Why the move matters

The directive highlights the sensitivity surrounding the use of foreign-developed artificial intelligence in government systems. It also adds to the wider competition between the United States and China over AI technology, although the available information does not specify the reasons behind the order or its expected timeline.

Further details about implementation, affected agencies and the broader impact on DeepSeek or government operations were not provided.