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How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia's dominance in the global AI chip market has come under scrutiny as US export restrictions fail to fully prevent China from accessing advanced processors. Chinese firms are reportedly obtaining Nvidia chips through smuggling and overseas data centres, while domestic players such as Huawei race to develop competitive alternatives.
NVDA stock crash: Nvidia’s worst day since the DeepSeek shock - The AI giant fell 9% and is now down for the year
Nvidia stock rebounds 5% after 9.26% crash: Nvidia suffered its worst single-day fall since the January 2025 DeepSeek shock, with shares plunging 9.26% to $181.60 on Thursday and turning negative for 2026. The crash came as Wall Street lost nearly $3 trillion in market value. Friday’s futures pointed to a partial recovery, with Nvidia rebounding in premarket trading as chip stocks attempted to recover.
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewels
The draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining the models, data or expertise needed to operate or reproduce them independently.
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewels
The draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining the models, data or expertise needed to operate or reproduce them independently.
China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems
In a fierce response to the US ban on DeepSeek's AI products, China has issued a grave warning about possible repercussions. The Department of Homeland Security directed federal agencies to remove all DeepSeek products. Beijing contends that this ban is not only unfair but also a threat to its economic interests, reproaching the U.S. for excessive national security measures.
From Rome to Washington, why governments are pulling DeepSeek off official systems
At least eight governments, now including the US, have restricted the Chinese AI company's products. Most cite the same concern – user data stored in China, where the law gives the state wide powers to access it.
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After US DeepSeek order, China says it will protect firms
China consistently opposes the over-generalisation of national security as well as the politicisation of science, technology and trade issues, said Mao Ning, a foreign ministry spokesperson, in response to a question about the US move.
US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems
The department is also banning acquisition of DeepSeek products and third-party services developed using DeepSeek by US civilian government agencies. DHS said DeepSeek models pose "multiple threat vectors" and raised concerns that use of the product "may result in the transfer of sensitive data to the PRC if used by US government employees or vendors."
ET AI Explainer: Why are US AI labs wary of 'distillation attacks' from Chinese peers
Distillation as a technique in which a less capable AI model is trained on the outputs of a stronger one. The aim is to help the less capable models replicate some of the larger model’s capabilities at a lower cost.
Beijing widens travel curbs to kin of top chip, AI talent
Government agencies have recently begun to share the wider restrictions with affected people, which include prominent startup founders as well as the heads of strategically important companies in AI-related fields, people familiar with the matter said. Direct relatives such as spouses and children of certain AI and chip executives, whose work is considered paramount to state security, are now required to obtain approval from Beijing before going abroad even for short trips, the people said.
How Anthropic disrupted bioweapons research efforts, Russian hacking, Chinese Claude misuse
A growing number of illegal hacking attempts by rogue AI agents along with concerns over the technology's risks voiced by industry insiders have increased the pressure on leading pioneers in the field, raising the prospect of more regulation.
Governments, regulators increase scrutiny of DeepSeek
According to its own privacy policy, DeepSeek stores numerous pieces of personal data, such as requests to its AI programme or uploaded files, on computers in China.
DeepSeek faces expulsion from app stores in Germany
DeepSeek has been reported to the two US tech giants as illegal content, said commissioner Meike Kamp, and the companies must now review the concerns and decide whether to block the app in Germany.
US Commerce department bureaus ban China's DeepSeek on government devices, sources say
"To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese based AI DeepSeek is broadly prohibited on all GFE," said one mass email to staffers about their government-furnished equipment.
US likely to ban Chinese app DeepSeek from government devices: Report
US officials are worried about DeepSeek's handling of user data, which the company says it stores in servers located in China, the report said.
Donald Trump administration likely to ban Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek, claims report
Donald Trump-headed administration at the White House is planning a string measure against Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek.
Chatbot vs national security? Why DeepSeek is raising concerns
Governments from Rome to Seoul are cracking down on the user-friendly Chinese app, saying they need to prevent potential leaks of sensitive information through generative AI services.
China condemns Taiwan’s DeepSeek AI ban, calls it ‘unreasonable and absurd’
Beijing criticises Taiwan’s ban on DeepSeek AI in government offices and schools, dismissing it as politically driven, while global concerns over the AI model’s security and data privacy grow.
Use DeepSeek with caution: What has triggered global concerns about the Chinese rival to ChatGPT?
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot developed by Liang Feng, has quickly gained attention due to its low-cost development and rapid popularity. However, various governments have raised concerns about data privacy and security, leading to bans in countries like the US, South Korea, and Australia.
US lawmakers propose bill to ban China’s DeepSeek on these devices | All about it
While DeepSeek has not publicly responded to the proposed ban, lawmakers in Washington appear determined.
South Korea ministries, police block DeepSeek access
South Korea, along with countries such as France and Italy, have asked questions about DeepSeek's data practices, submitting a written request for information about how the company handles user information. South Korea's police told media they had also blocked access to DeepSeek, while the trade ministry said that access had been temporarily restricted on all its PCs.
Finance ministry asks employees not to use ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official work
The finance ministry has issued a warning to its employees against using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek on office devices. The advisory, approved by the finance secretary, highlights the risks these AI applications pose to the confidentiality of government data and documents, emphasizing the significant threat to data security associated with their use in the workplace.
Here is the list of countries and government agencies that have banned DeepSeek's AI
DeepSeek faces scrutiny from global regulators, with countries like Italy, Taiwan, and Australia banning its AI app over data security concerns. The US Congress, Navy, and other agencies have restricted its use. India's Finance Ministry has advised against AI tools for government data protection. DeepSeek's data storage in China raises significant privacy issues.
China’s DeepSeek ban begins in US—And it started in Elon Musk’s new home state
Texas becomes the first US state to ban the Chinese AI app DeepSeek, citing national security risks. The move follows concerns about data security, with fears that the Chinese government could access sensitive information stored in China. The ban is part of broader international scrutiny, as other nations, including Italy, Taiwan, and Australia, take similar actions. Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order comes as the state becomes home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX headquarters, further elevating its status in the global tech landscape.
DeepSeek ban in US: Texas first to take action
Texas Governor Greg Abbott enacted a ban on several Chinese-owned apps, including the AI platform DeepSeek and the widely used social media app RedNote, specifically on government-issued devices. Abbott voiced concerns about the possibility of the Chinese Communist Party gaining access to sensitive data of US citizens.
Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on government devices
A rising number of countries, including South Korea, Italy, and France, have expressed concerns over the application's security and data practices. Australia escalated the issue by banning DeepSeek from all government devices overnight, marking one of the harshest actions taken against the Chinese chatbot so far.
Texas becomes the first state in the U.S to ban Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek after app reaches top of Apple Store
Recent developments have revealed that the government of Texas state eventually became the very first state in the whole US to end up banning DeepSeek which has become the Chinese sensation and the reason is quite significant.
Big twist: Donald Trump administration investigating whether DeepSeek purchased banned Nvidia chips
DeepSeek AI is currently under strong scrutiny from United States officials, who are currently investigating if the China-based startup used outlawed Nvidia semiconductor chips for the development of their AI model
Is DeepSeek lying? CEO of Scale AI Alexandr Wang says the Chinese startup is using 50,000 Nvidia H100 chips but workers can’t talk about it
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's latest development has led to a rise in tension between the US and China over the development of AI technology.
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