Microsoft Blocks Chinese AI App Over Data and Propaganda Concerns

Microsoft has prohibited its employees from using an AI app developed by the Chinese startup Deepseek, citing concerns related to data vulnerability and potential Chinese propaganda. The announcement was made by President Brad Smith during a Senate hearing focused on the AI race with China.

Attempts to mitigate risks posed by data flowing back to China and the creation of content linked with Chinese propaganda have led Microsoft to remove Deepseek's application from its app store. Smith emphasized the importance of maintaining data security and neutrality in content.

This move reflects broader concerns over national security and technological sovereignty in the ongoing digital competition between the U.S. and China.

(With inputs from agencies.)