US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues

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

Government systems affected

The directive covers DeepSeek’s AI technology and requires it to be removed from most systems operated by the US government. The available information does not specify which agencies or systems are included.

Part of wider technology tensions

The move comes as technology tensions between the United States and China continue. It places DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, at the centre of another US government action involving technology developed in China.

The order’s broader effects on government technology use are not detailed in the available report. However, the directive means DeepSeek AI will no longer remain on most US government systems.