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Australia Bans Chinese AI Chatbot Over Security Risks

2/5/2025

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In a bold move to protect national security, the Albanese government has banned the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek from federal devices, citing alarming vulnerabilities that allow a 100% success rate for harmful prompts. This decision echoes similar actions taken by Taiwan and Italy, as nations unite against the looming threats of misinformation and data breaches.

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Story summary

In a bold move to protect national security, the Albanese government has banned the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek from federal devices, citing alarming vulnerabilities that allow a 100% success rate for harmful prompts. This decision echoes similar actions taken by Taiwan and Italy, as nations unite against the looming threats of misinformation and data breaches.