Microsoft Bans Use of Chinese AI App Deepseek Over Data and Propaganda Concerns

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May 10, 2025
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Microsoft has barred its employees from using an artificial intelligence application developed by Chinese startup Deepseek, citing concerns over data security and propaganda risks.

Credit: MICROSOFT

President Brad Smith disclosed the restriction during a U.S. Senate hearing on Thursday focused on the AI race with China.

Smith said Microsoft does not carry Deepseek’s app in its store, highlighting the potential for data to be sent back to China and for the app to generate content linked to Chinese propaganda.

Microsoft blocks employee use of Deepseek AI app
President Brad Smith cites data and propaganda risks
Deepseek app not available in Microsoft’s app store

Source: REUTERS

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