The story so far · 2 days, October 19 to 20, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Washington, DC, United States on October 19, 2026. Newest first.
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.
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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.
Sources: CNBC, BBC Business, UPI · See it on the globe
The US barred government use of DeepSeek, the popular low-cost Chinese AI model, as technology tensions between Washington and Beijing continue.
Why it matters: The move deepens the split between US and Chinese AI ecosystems.
Sources: BBC Business · See it on the globe