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Be careful with DeepSeek, Australia says - so is it safe to use?


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Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 8:22 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Australia's science minister, Ed Husic, has become the first member of a Western government to raise privacy concerns about DeepSeek, the Chinese chatbot causing turmoil on the markets and in the tech industry.

The article from MSN discusses the concerns raised by Australia regarding DeepSeek, an AI chatbot developed by a Chinese company. The Australian government has advised caution due to potential security risks associated with the chatbot, which could include data privacy issues and the possibility of the AI being used for surveillance or propaganda. DeepSeek, while offering capabilities similar to other AI chatbots like ChatGPT, has raised flags because of its origins and the opaque nature of its data handling practices. The article explores whether it is safe to use such technology, highlighting the balance between technological advancement and national security. It suggests that while DeepSeek might offer innovative features, users should be wary of the implications of using AI developed in countries with different data protection standards and geopolitical interests.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/artificial-intelligence/be-careful-with-deepseek-australia-says-so-is-it-safe-to-use/ar-AA1xZMLo ]

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