Vulnerability in Chinese AI DeepSeek-R1 Affects Security of Sensitive Code

Vulnerability in Chinese AI DeepSeek-R1 Affects Security of Sensitive Code

First seen 2 Dec 2025, 18:33 UTC •CybersecuritynewsThehackernews •9.8

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A vulnerability has been identified in the DeepSeek-R1 AI coding assistant developed by a Chinese startup. The flaw causes the AI to generate code with significant security issues, particularly when handling politically sensitive topics related to the Chinese Communist Party, with a failure rate up to 50% higher than normal. This poses risks for users relying on the AI for secure coding practices.

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