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US Moves to Ban DeepSeek: Users May Face Fines and Imprisonment

The United States is considering a nationwide ban on the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, with lawmakers pushing for strict penalties on its usage. Reports suggest that individuals and businesses found using DeepSeek could face hefty fines and even imprisonment.

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According to The Wall Street Journal, a group of US senators has introduced a bill aimed at banning the AI tool from government devices. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent “United States persons from advancing artificial intelligence capabilities within the People’s Republic of China, and for other persons.” This move aligns with ongoing US concerns about data security and potential risks associated with Chinese-owned digital platforms.

Hefty Penalties for Violations

A report by The Independent states that if the bill becomes law, individuals using DeepSeek could face fines of up to $1 million (approx. Rs 6.5 crores), along with possible imprisonment for up to 20 years. Additionally, businesses found incorporating DeepSeek into their operations might be fined up to $100 million (over Rs 8 billion).

The bill has been spearheaded by Republican Senator Josh Hawley, who cited security, privacy, and ethical concerns as key reasons for the ban. The fear is that DeepSeek, similar to TikTok, might be sharing user data with the Chinese government, potentially compromising national security.

Global Crackdown on Deep Seek

If enacted, the US would not be the first country to ban DeepSeek. Italy has already prohibited the chatbot over privacy concerns, while Texas has taken independent action to restrict its use. Taiwan has also banned DeepSeek, and Australia is reportedly moving toward a similar decision.

In contrast, India appears to be taking a different approach. Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Union Minister of Information Technology, has announced that DeepSeek will soon be hosted on Indian servers to address concerns about data privacy.

The Rise of Deep Seek AI

DeepSeek recently gained international attention despite being launched in 2023. However, it was the introduction of its latest model, DeepSeek-R1, in January 2025 that significantly increased its prominence. Amidst the US-China tech war and restrictions on AI chip exports, DeepSeek emerged as a cost-effective AI solution rivaling OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

What is Deep Seek AI?

Deep Seek AI was founded by Liang Wenfeng in May 2023. The company has developed two primary large language models:

DeepSeek-V3: A general-purpose AI model.
DeepSeek-R1: A model specialized in reasoning tasks.

DeepSeek AI is known for its efficiency, utilizing a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, which selectively activates parameters to optimize processing power. Additionally, the chatbot improves over time through user interaction, similar to other advanced AI models.

Conclusion

The proposed US ban on DeepSeek aligns with growing concerns about AI security and data privacy. As live Newztalkies.com continues to track the latest tech developments, it remains to be seen whether other countries will follow suit or if DeepSeek will adapt to regulatory pressures.

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