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Why it matters
US orders federal agencies to remove DeepSeek AI from their systems
TechCrunch US orders federal agencies to remove China’s DeepSeek AI from their systems
The Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built on its technology, citing national security concerns.
Why it matters
Government staff and contractors must stop using DeepSeek tools, and products built on its technology are covered too.
Latest brief · Oct 21, 2026