Germany Slams DeepSeek AI: GDPR Violations May Lead to App Store Ban!
Germany appeals to Google and Apple to ban DeepSeek AI for GDPR violations involving data transfers to China. This AI app, popular for its chatbot, is accused of snooping more than a curious squirrel, collecting personal data like a digital hoarder. Will Berlin’s call for a block make waves in the app store sea?
Hot Take:
**_Germany is playing Data Protection Police, and it’s time for Google and Apple to get their GDPR act together. After all, who knew data could travel faster than a bratwurst at Oktoberfest?_**
Key Points:
– Berlin’s Data Protection Commissioner has requested the removal of DeepSeek AI from app stores due to GDPR violations.
– DeepSeek AI, lacking an EU office, operates in Germany and is under the jurisdiction of GDPR.
– The app collects and transfers extensive personal data to China without EU safeguards.
– A previous attempt to regulate DeepSeek AI in Italy led to its blockage over data privacy concerns.
– The Digital Services Act was invoked to pressure Apple and Google to act against DeepSeek.