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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Martyn Landi

Experts urge caution over using DeepSeek AI chatbot because of China links

DeepSeek operates in a similar way to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, but its developers say they have spent a fraction of the cost (Andy Wong/AP) - (AP)

Security experts are urging people to be cautious if considering using emerging AI chatbot DeepSeek because of the app’s links to China and the potential implications for personal data.

The chatbot has upended the AI market with its emergence as a rival to the likes of ChatGPT and OpenAI, despite having been apparently developed for a fraction of the budget of its big US rivals.

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