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# DeepSeek Banned from U.S. Government Devices Over Security Concerns
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/deepseek-banned-from-us-government-devices-over-security-concerns/
- Published: 2025-03-18T13:56:16.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-18T17:10:10.000Z
- Description: That's another Chinese app blocked from American devices.
- Author: Louis Eriakha
- Tags: / News, DeepSeek, US Tech

In a move that honestly surprises no one, the U.S. government just put the brakes on [DeepSeek](https://www.techloy.com/tag/deepseek/)—a Chinese AI model—banning it from government-issued devices.

DeepSeek has been making waves in the AI world, mainly because of its low-cost, high-performance models. In fact, back in January, its aggressive pricing triggered a major selloff in global AI stocks, as investors worried about its potential to disrupt the industry.

That kind of impact isn’t common, even among big names like [OpenAI](https://www.techloy.com/tag/openai/), Anthropic, and [Google DeepMind](https://www.techloy.com/tag/google-deepmind/). However, while DeepSeek’s technology has gained attention, U.S. officials see it as a security risk.

[South Korea is banning DeepSeek, due to privacy concernsBut if you already have it, you can still use it, at least for now.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-1084.png)TechloyOyinebiladou Omemu![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1738107450287-8ccd5a2f8806-1)](https://www.techloy.com/south-korea-is-banning-deepseek-due-to-privacy-concerns/)

The ban is part of a broader push to limit potential data vulnerabilities linked to foreign AI models. A key concern is that DeepSeek could expose sensitive government data to China’s ruling Communist Party. Lawmakers, including Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Darin LaHood, have warned that users might be unknowingly sharing classified contracts, financial records, and other proprietary information. Some states—like Virginia, Texas, and New York—have already blocked the AI on government devices, and a coalition of 21 attorneys general is pushing for a nationwide ban. While DeepSeek is the current target, it’s unlikely to be the last. The U.S. and China have been at odds for years, with tensions affecting everything from popular [apps like TikTok](https://www.techloy.com/tiktok-returns-to-the-u-s-app-stores-after-nearly-a-month/) to major tech companies like [Huawei](https://www.techloy.com/tag/huawei/). Given this history, we could see even stricter regulations on foreign AI models. 

For now, federal agencies are assessing the risks. But if history is any indication, this ban is just the beginning.

[This Chinese AI App has topped iPhone download chartsDeepSeek is causing an upset following its AI model release.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-1082.png)TechloyOyinebiladou Omemu![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/main-9.webp)](https://www.techloy.com/this-chinese-ai-app-has-topped-iphone-download-charts/)