The New York Times reports that Donald Trump’s administration is considering banning Americans from accessing China’s DeepSeek chatbot.
Authorities are also exploring the possibility of prohibiting the Chinese company from purchasing American technologies, particularly Nvidia AI chips. These potential actions are reportedly driven by concerns from the US government about falling behind China in AI technology development, which could have significant implications for national security and geopolitics.
Additionally, the US is investigating whether DeepSeek has circumvented existing restrictions on acquiring American chips. Observers note that by restricting Americans’ access to DeepSeek and preventing the sale of American technologies, the US government aims to eliminate the perceived threat posed by China’s progress in AI.
