U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China

Summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security made public an order banning DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems, including third-party products built on the company's technology. The order, originally issued on July 24, bars agencies from procuring DeepSeek products and services and excludes the Department of Defense. Agencies may request exceptions by submitting a written justification to DHS within 60 days of issuance.