Experts warn against risks of Chinese AI DeepSeek

Experts have warned against the rapid adoption of the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, citing concerns about misinformation and potential misuse of user data by the Chinese government.

DeepSeek, a low-cost AI platform, shocked the tech world by wiping $1 trillion off the US tech stock index and quickly becoming the most downloaded app in the UK and the US.

Former US President Donald Trump called DeepSeek’s rise a “wake-up call” for tech firms, as it demonstrated competitive performance at a fraction of the cost of platforms like ChatGPT.

Oxford AI professor Michael Wooldridge advised against inputting sensitive or personal data into DeepSeek, warning that user data might be accessible to the Chinese state.

Dame Wendy Hall of the UN AI advisory body pointed out that Chinese tech companies, including DeepSeek, are subject to strict government regulations on information handling.

Ross Burley, co-founder of the Centre for Information Resilience, expressed alarm, saying that unchecked use of DeepSeek could fuel disinformation, erode public trust, and bolster authoritarian narratives.

A spokesperson for the UK prime minister declined to rule out the use of Chinese AI in government but emphasized the need to accelerate innovation in AI within the UK.

DeepSeek’s open-source nature has sparked hopes for innovation but also raised fears about misuse, especially given its alignment with the Chinese Communist Party’s narratives.

Tests of DeepSeek revealed it avoids answering questions about sensitive topics like the Tiananmen Square massacre but reinforces the CCP’s stance on Taiwan being part of China.

The platform’s privacy policy reveals that personal data is stored on servers in China, subject to laws requiring cooperation with the state’s intelligence efforts.

Experts stressed that generative AI, including DeepSeek, risks amplifying misinformation due to biases in its data models and usage patterns.

DeepSeek’s emergence highlights that China is a significant competitor in AI, challenging the dominance of US-based tech companies.

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