\nIn case you don\u2019t know, DeepSeek is an AI company that exploded onto the scene just a couple of days ago. Its open-source model was able to give OpenAI a run for its money in a way that Google never could. Because of its prowess, even the U.S. government is taking notice.
\nThe model can go toe-to-toe with the best models that the largest AI companies can offer. Not only that, but the DeepSeek app has reached the top of the charts on the Apple App Store. It\u2019s also the #1 free app on the Google Play Store, beating out Temu. With more than 5 million downloads on the Play Store, it\u2019s set to be a major part of the AI market. In fact, it\u2019s already causing some trouble in the AI hardware market.
\nDeepSeek poses a pretty significant security threat
\nOne can argue whether the U.S. government\u2019s concerns over TikTok are legitimate, but when it comes to DeepSeek, there\u2019s no denying that the company is a privacy nightmare. DeepSeek is a Chinese company, which already has is already raising red flags for officials. Since it\u2019s based in China, they fear that the company is storing its data in its home country. Well, this is true, and it\u2019s rather scary.
\nWhen looking at the company\u2019s privacy policy, you\u2019ll see that DeepSeek stores all types of information on users from its users. \u201cWe collect your information in three ways: Information You Provide, Automatically Collected Information, and Information From Other Sources.\u201d
\nWhen the company says information you provide, it means profile information (username, email addresses and\/or phone numbers, and passwords), user input (text prompts, audio from voice prompts, uploaded files, feedback, and chat history), proof of identity, and age.
\nAs for the automatically collected data, the company scoops up browser cookies, IP addresses, the operating system of the device you\u2019re using, device model, keystroke patterns, payment information, usage information, and more sensitive data.
\nLastly, for information from other sources, the company will store log-ins, sign-ups, and linked services from third-party companies like Google and Apple. Also, it takes information about you from advertisers.
\nDeepSeek also states that, \u201cWe store the information we collect in secure servers located in the People\u2019s Republic of China.\u201d\u00a0This confirms what most people have feared.
\nThis should not stand
\nThe list of the data that DeepSeek takes from users is absolutely ridiculous. It\u2019d be one thing if the company only stored chats or feedback, but the amount of data that the company has been collecting is unheard of. There\u2019s no telling what sort of information other companies like Google or Meta take from their users, but the fact that it\u2019s being sent over to mainland China has ruffled some feathers. This is an ongoing saga, so we don\u2019t know what will happen as the company gains more traction.
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