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DeepSeek-R1 AI Tool Generates Insecure Code with Political Prompts

DeepSeek-R1 AI Tool Generates Insecure Code with Political Prompts

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

CrowdStrike's research reveals that DeepSeek-R1, an AI coding assistant from China, produces insecure code when prompted with politically sensitive topics. The study indicates that using terms related to Tibet, Falun Gong, or the Uyghurs can increase vulnerability rates in the generated code by nearly 50%. This poses a new supply chain risk for enterprises utilizing AI-powered developer tools.

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