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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a supply chain restriction targeting federal agencies, mandating the removal of DeepSeek models and related implementations from government IT systems. This action specifically addresses national security concerns regarding Chinese-developed AI infrastructure within the federal procurement landscape, distinguishing it from private sector usage. The directive forces agencies to audit third-party tools for underlying model dependencies, highlighting the growing geopolitical friction in AI hardware and software sourcing.
U.S. Government Bans DeepSeek AI and Orders Federal Agencies to Remove All Related Tools

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal civilian agencies to stop buying DeepSeek products and remove related technology from their IT systems. The action covers products from Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd., its affiliates, and third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek implementations. The notice was filed for public inspection on October […] The post U.S. Government Bans DeepSeek AI and Orders Federal Agencies to Remove All Related Tools appeared first on Cyber Security News.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal civilian agencies to stop buying DeepSeek products and remove related technology from their IT systems. The action covers products from Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd., its affiliates, and third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek implementations. The notice was filed for public inspection on October 19, 2026, with publication scheduled for October 20. It creates a government supply chain restriction, not a nationwide ban on private use. Businesses and…
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