Security concerns were cited over the popular new chatbot’s ban, but Chinese control of the app not the issue.

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices over concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup poses security risks, the government said on Tuesday (Feb 4). The Secretary of ...

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices on the advice of security agencies, a top official said Wednesday, ...

The banning of DeepSeek from federal devices comes after the Australian government banned Chinese social media app TikTok from commonwealth systems in April 2023.

In a move that underscores the growing concerns over cybersecurity and the influence of foreign technology, the Australian government has taken a decisive step to safeguard its digital infrastructure.

Experts warned of other harms which could be caused by the use of AI, including AI-enhanced scams, bias against certain ...