DeepSeek's AI App Downloads Halted in South Korea Due to Privacy Concerns

New downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek have been halted in South Korea due to privacy concerns, as revealed by the Personal Information Protection Commission on Monday. The app will be reinstated once it aligns with South Korea's privacy regulations, as stated in the PIPC's media briefing. DeepSeek has encountered comparable restrictions in Italy and Australia because of data protection worries, prompting investigations and prohibitions from the authorities in those countries. Seoul's data protection agency has recommended users to be vigilant and refrain from providing personal information until the situation is resolved.