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DHS bans use of DeepSeek AI technology across federal civilian agencies

美国国土安全部禁止联邦民用机构使用DeepSeek AI技术
DHS·Published 2026-10-20·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-10-22

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a directive banning all federal civilian agencies from using AI technology from Chinese lab DeepSeek. The move makes DeepSeek the latest Chinese AI product restricted at the US federal level, following scrutiny over its model performance and low pricing.

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What it means for you

  • Federal civilian agencies must stop procuring and using DeepSeek AI products and services, with existing tools and contracts affected
  • Chinese AI labs' path into the US federal market narrows further, forcing reassessment of any government-related partnerships
  • Chinese AI companies operating in the US face similar list-based restriction risk and must track how such bans expand

    • What to do

    ComplianceAudit products and supply chains for DeepSeek models or APIs and assess impact on federal-related business
    LegalTrack the scope of the DHS ban and possible follow-on rules covering contractors or state-level restrictions
    ProductIf serving US government clients, prepare alternative model options and update compliance attestations

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    2026-10-20Published

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