DHS orders federal agencies to remove DeepSeek and third

Feeds.4Sysops •IT News • October 20, 2026

DHS has ordered U.S. civilian federal agencies to remove DeepSeek products—including third-party services built using its technology—and bar them from future purchases. The order cites concerns sensitive government data reaching China and security vulnerabilities; it does not apply to private or consumer use. Source

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US Bans DeepSeek AI from Federal Systems Over Security Risks The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has mandated the removal of DeepSeek's AI technology from federal civilian agency IT systems, citing national security concerns. The ban, effective immediately, prohibits the use of DeepSeek products and any third-party services built using its technology. Concerns include the potential transfer of sensitive US government data to China, as DeepSeek's servers are located there, where the government has broad access rights. The order also highlights the risk of malware and other vulnerabilities within DeepSeek's models. Agencies are required to monitor their systems for any existing DeepSeek installations and may request exceptions to the ban under specific circumstances. This action follows previous restrictions imposed by various US states and agencies, reflecting ongoing tensions between the US and China regarding AI technology. 28 sources 69

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