Technology · Washington, DC · United States of America · October 20, 2026

US bans Chinese AI app DeepSeek from federal agency systems

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 19, 2:21 PM ET

The Department of Homeland Security banned DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems. The move comes amid competition between the US and China over artificial intelligence.

Why it matters

The ban widens restrictions on Chinese technology in the US government amid an AI rivalry.

Background

DeepSeek is a Chinese AI company whose low-cost models drew global attention in 2025. US officials have raised data security concerns about Chinese apps.

The story so far

1. Oct 19US bans China's DeepSeek AI from government use
2. Oct 20US bans Chinese AI app DeepSeek from federal agency systems
3. Oct 29US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics

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Sources

• CNBC ↗Oct 20, 4:17 AM ET
• BBC Business ↗Oct 19, 2:21 PM ET
• UPI ↗Oct 20, 3:07 PM ET

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