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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: South Korea Blocks DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns
Caption: South Korea Blocks DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns. South Korea has banned new downloads of China’s AI chatbot DeepSeek due to concerns over compliance with the country's data protection laws. The government says the app will remain unavailable until DeepSeek makes the necessary improvements to meet privacy regulations. DeepSeek surged in popularity in South Korea, reaching over a million users in a week and topping app store rankings. The chatbot's rapid rise has drawn scrutiny from multiple countries, leading to bans and restrictions over privacy and national security fears. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission confirmed that DeepSeek was removed from Apple’s App Store and Google Play on Saturday. Several South Korean government agencies have also prohibited employees from downloading DeepSeek onto their work devices. Acting President Choi Sang-mok called the chatbot a "shock" with potential consequences beyond AI, affecting various industries. Despite the ban on new downloads, existing users can still access the chatbot via its website or continue using the app. South Korea joins Taiwan, Australia, and Italy in restricting DeepSeek, while US lawmakers are pushing for a federal ban due to surveillance risks. DeepSeek's ability to match US AI models at a lower cost has raised questions about the billions being spent on AI infrastructure worldwide. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,South Korea,Blocks,DeepSeek,AI,Artificial Intelligence,Concerns,China,Chatbot,Country,Data,Protection,App,Store,Rankings,Million,Users,Choi Sang-mok,Acting President
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