China’s Chatbot Controversy: DeepSeek’s Data Drama Unveiled!
DeepSeek’s chatbot app, a U.S. download sensation, reportedly has ties to China Mobile, a state-owned telecom company banned in the U.S. Security experts find computer code linking DeepSeek to China Mobile, raising serious data privacy concerns. Is your chatbot spilling more than just your secrets?
Hot Take:
Who knew that “Big Brother” might have a Chinese accent? DeepSeek’s chatbot is serving up more than just friendly AI banter; it seems to be offering a free side of “potential data breach” with every login! Next time you chat with this app, you might want to think twice about sharing your deepest secrets with it. After all, you never know who might be listening in, courtesy of China Mobile.
Key Points:
- DeepSeek’s chatbot app, a hit in the U.S., may send user data to China Mobile.
- Security researchers found obfuscated code linking the app to China Mobile’s infrastructure.
- The U.S. has previously sanctioned China Mobile over national security concerns.
- Concerns echo previous fears about Chinese apps like TikTok.
- Data risks are heightened due to the sensitive nature of information shared with AI.
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