Australia Bans DeepSeek AI Program On Govt Devices

Australia has banned all DeepSeek artificial intelligence programs from its government computers and mobile devices, citing a heightened security risk from the China-based app (Credit: AFP)

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices as it seeks to block "an unacceptable level of security risk" presented by China's breakout artificial intelligence program, according to an official order Tuesday.

Developed by a China-based technology startup, the DeepSeek chatbot has astounded industry insiders and upended financial markets since it was released last month.