Several countries are investigating DeepSeek regarding its handling of user data.

(CLO) Data regulators in South Korea and Ireland have announced they will request that the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek clarify how it handles users' personal information.

This move comes as many countries around the world begin to pay attention to this AI service.

Deepseek announced an overload due to a sudden surge in users and an attack. (Screenshot)

DeepSeek confidently claims that its R1 chatbot is capable of competing with the most advanced AI models in the US, but with a fraction of the investment compared to American tech companies.

This news caused significant volatility in the technology market, with Nvidia's stock plummeting 17% on Monday, raising questions about the hundreds of billions of dollars that American companies have invested in AI in recent years.

An official from the Korea Personal Data Protection Commission said the agency would send a formal request on Friday (January 31) to gather information on how DeepSeek handles personal data. However, the official did not provide further details.

In Europe, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) also requested DeepSeek to explain how it handles user data in Ireland. This is Europe's leading technology watchdog, as many large corporations are based in Ireland to benefit from Dublin's favorable tax policies.

Previously, Italy launched an investigation and blocked DeepSeek R1 from collecting user data in the country. The Italian Data Protection Authority questioned the source of the data DeepSeek used to train its AI, as well as how the company informed users about the processing of personal data.

In France, the data watchdog CNIL also stated that it would request DeepSeek to provide details about the chatbot's operation and the risks associated with data protection.

In Australia, Science Minister Ed Husic has expressed concerns about DeepSeek's privacy and advised users to think carefully before downloading the app. "There are many questions about quality, consumer preferences, and data management that we need to address in the future," Husic said on ABC.

These countries' actions are reminiscent of the case in March 2023 when Italy temporarily banned ChatGPT due to privacy concerns, becoming the first Western country to impose a ban on OpenAI's AI.

DeepSeek's resurgence sent the Seoul stock market reeling upon its reopening after the long holiday. Samsung lost more than 2%, while SK Hynix at one point dropped nearly 12%.

Nevertheless, some tech industry leaders have welcomed the emergence of DeepSeek, arguing that it brings much-needed competition and helps drive innovation in the AI ​​industry. Analysts also believe it could be a boost to make the global AI market more vibrant.

Cao Phong (according to ABC, CNA, CNN)

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