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Microsoft Bans DeepSeek App Over Data Security Fears

5/10/2025

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Microsoft has taken a bold step by banning the DeepSeek app for its employees, citing serious data security concerns and the looming threat of Chinese government influence. With user data stored on Chinese servers, fears of surveillance and propaganda have emerged. Interestingly, Microsoft had briefly provided DeepSeek's open-source model on Azure, aiming to maintain control over data management.

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Story summary

Microsoft has taken a bold step by banning the DeepSeek app for its employees, citing serious data security concerns and the looming threat of Chinese government influence. With user data stored on Chinese servers, fears of surveillance and propaganda have emerged. Interestingly, Microsoft had briefly provided DeepSeek's open-source model on Azure, aiming to maintain control over data management.