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TechCrunch · October 20, 2026 · On the brief until November 3, 2026

US orders federal agencies to remove China’s DeepSeek AI from their systems

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Facing federal bans over foreign data access concerns

The United States ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek software and any third-party tools built with its technology. The Department of Homeland Security cited risks that Chinese authorities could access sensitive government user data under local laws. Public sector administrators and security teams must now audit existing IT systems and follow stricter limits on foreign artificial intelligence.

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