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DeepSeek Halts Chatbot Downloads in South Korea Over Privacy Concerns

2/17/2025

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Chinese AI company DeepSeek has paused new downloads of its chatbot app in South Korea, responding to privacy concerns from the Personal Information Protection Commission. While current users can still access the app, DeepSeek is actively working with regulators to strengthen its privacy measures amid growing international scrutiny.

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Chinese AI company DeepSeek has paused new downloads of its chatbot app in South Korea, responding to privacy concerns from the Personal Information Protection Commission. While current users can still access the app, DeepSeek is actively working with regulators to strengthen its privacy measures amid growing international scrutiny.