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DeepSeek's Rise Sparks U.S. Tech Security Concerns

2/10/2025

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DeepSeek, a Chinese chatbot startup staffed by ex-Microsoft Research Asia employees, has sparked fears of intellectual property theft and heightened competition with U.S. tech giants. Critics warn that Microsoft's presence in China may fuel adversarial tech advancements, prompting lawmakers to call for American firms to rethink partnerships with China to safeguard national security and preserve technological dominance.

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DeepSeek, a Chinese chatbot startup staffed by ex-Microsoft Research Asia employees, has sparked fears of intellectual property theft and heightened competition with U.S. tech giants. Critics warn that Microsoft's presence in China may fuel adversarial tech advancements, prompting lawmakers to call for American firms to rethink partnerships with China to safeguard national security and preserve technological dominance.