The South Korean Ministry of Industry has issued a temporary ban on employee access to the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns. This action comes as the government emphasizes the need for caution regarding generative AI services.
In response, the government has advised ministries and agencies to be careful when using AI services like DeepSeek and ChatGPT in the workplace. State-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has already restricted the use of AI services, including DeepSeek.
Notably, tech giant Kakao Corp has instructed its staff to avoid utilizing DeepSeek over security worries. South Korea joins other governments in alerting about the potential risks associated with DeepSeek.
In a similar vein, Australian officials, represented by Jim Chalmers, have also urged vigilance in using Chinese AI technology while assessing the national security implications of DeepSeek.
The South Korean Information Privacy Agency plans to inquire about DeepSeek's data management practices to ensure user information is safeguarded.
DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, caused a stir in the tech industry with its recent AI model launches. The company asserts that its models match or exceed those developed in the United States, all at a lower cost.