Friday, 9 May, 2025

Microsoft Bans Employee Use of DeepSeek AI App Over Data Security and Propaganda Concerns

Microsoft President Brad Smith announced a company-wide ban on the use of DeepSeek's AI app by employees, citing concerns over data security and potential exposure to Chinese propaganda. The app stores user data on Chinese servers, subject to local intelligence laws, and censors sensitive topics. While Microsoft offers DeepSeek's R1 model on Azure after safety evaluations, it excludes the app from its store to mitigate associated risks.