DeepSeek’s Privacy Pause: South Korea Pulls Plug on Popular Chatbot Over Data Concerns
DeepSeek halts South Korea chatbot downloads over privacy concerns. While working with authorities, the AI startup’s apps exit local app stores. Deleted apps advised, as privacy commission flags data transparency issues. Meanwhile, DeepSeek ranks second behind ChatGPT with 1.2 million users, proving that even privacy concerns can’t stop a good chatbot from having a chat.
Hot Take:
Turns out DeepSeek wasn’t just seeking the deep secrets of the universe, but also your personal data. It’s like the nosy neighbor of AI chatbots—always peeking over your digital fence. South Korea rightly told them to mind their own business (or at least be more transparent about it)! Until then, DeepSeek users in South Korea might want to keep their secrets as deep as possible.
Key Points:
- DeepSeek halts app downloads in South Korea over privacy concerns.
- The app was temporarily removed from Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
- South Korean authorities advise users to delete the app or avoid sharing personal info.
- Government and companies in South Korea block or restrict DeepSeek usage.
- DeepSeek was the second-most-popular AI model in South Korea in January.