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DeepSeek AI has enjoyed quite the wild ride over the last few weeks.
Information is still emerging surrounding DeepSeek’s cybersecurity risk.
Image: Updates from DeepSeek’s status page
Existing users can get in as usual."
But there was no update announcing account registrations were possible again.
However, new users can now use their Google accounts to enter and gain access.
Image: A section of DeepSeek’s privacy policy detailing the type of information it collects
DeepSeek’sprivacy policystates that when you sign on via a third-party it “may collect information from the service.”
These include activity on other websites as well as products or services purchased.
Information collected by DeepSeek includes IP address, gear model, profile information, cookies, and payment information.
Image: A section of DeepSeek’s privacy policy detailing user rights
rig and user IDs are automatically assigned meaning your activity can be tracked across multiple devices.
New discoveries
Worryingly, further analysis of DeepSeek’s privacy policy has unearthed more dangerous privacy concerns.
It has been discovered thatDeepSeek collects your keystrokes and may never delete them.
Image: A section of DeepSeek’s privacy policy detailing where data is stored
Do you want DeepSeek to delete your data?
If the answer is yes, then you may be out of luck.
When it comes to protecting your data, DeepSeek doesn’t fill us with confidence.
Image: A section of DeepSeek’s terms of use detailing who governs the service
Like those at the centre of theTikTok ban, national security questions are being directed towards DeepSeek.
DeepSeeks newest AI model is impressiveuntil it starts acting like the CCPs PR officer.
Watch as it censors itself on any mention of sensitive topics.
Image: Testing by KELA which applied “Evil Jailbreaking” to DeepSeek
Italy was the first country to combat the AI tool.
Other EU countries including Ireland and Belgium have opened formal investigations into DeepSeek’s privacy practices.
Space agency NASAsent a memoto all personnel banning the use of DeepSeek and blocking its access on NASA systems.
Image: Future PLC issued warning concerning DeepSeek
More than just privacy concerns
Concerns surrounding DeepSeek go beyond data privacy and personal information.
Cybersecurity researchers, experts, and tech companies have all expressed concerns regarding the service’s security.
Cybersecurity firm KELA said in areportit was able to jailbreak DeepSeek to produce malicious outputs.
The “Evil Jailbreak” sees AI models adopt an “evil” persona and bypass safety mechanisms.
This exploit was utilised on ChatGPT 3.5 a few years ago, with the vulnerability patched soon after.
KELA noted that “while DeepSeek R1 bears similarities to ChatGPT, it is significantly more vulnerable.”
“A formal investigation report by DeepSeek will likely bring clarity about the incident.
An overall disappointment in GenAI technologies is possible in 2025.
Warnings surrounding DeepSeek are not just being issued by cybersecurity experts.
Future Publishing Tom’s Guide’s parent company has issued an official warning about using DeepSeek on mobile devices.
Bursting onto the scene
DeepSeek has caused quite the storm since it was publicly announced in January.
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