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The DeepSeek logo is seen on a display at a shopping mall in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on April 23, 2026. Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with “drastically reduced” costs on April 24, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. (Photo by CN-STR / AFP via Getty Images) / China OUT

DHS to ban DeepSeek from federal civilian agencies

The order cites national security concerns, including sending data to servers in China, the potential for malware and the overall risk to federal IT systems.

Oct 19, 2026 By Derek B. Johnson

Safe Mode

Why Cybersecurity is at the heart of the US-China AI race

Brad Medairy, President, National Cyber, Booz Allen Hamilton

Jul 30, 2026 By CyberScoop Staff

This photograph shows a figurine in front of the logo of the US artificial intelligence safety and research company Anthropic during a photo session in Paris on Feb. 13, 2026. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

Anthropic accuses Chinese labs of trying to illicitly take Claude’s capabilities

It poses a national security threat, the AI startup said, such as by possibly enabling offensive cyber operations.

Feb 23, 2026 By Tim Starks

(L-R) Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Tex., Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. and Rep. Andrew Garbarino R-N.Y. listen during a hearing with the House Committee on Homeland Security on Jan. 30, 2024. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Rep. Garbarino: Ending CISA mobile app security program for feds sends ‘wrong signal’

CyberScoop is first to report on the letter to DHS from the chair of a cybersecurity subcommittee, which also addresses CISA’s role as lead coordinator with the…

Jun 5, 2025 By Tim Starks

HONG KONG, CHINA – JANUARY 28: In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek logo is seen on a phone in front of a flag of China on January 28, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. Global tech stocks have plummeted following the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has developed a competitive AI model at a fraction of the cost of its US rivals, sparking concerns about the high valuations of tech giants like Nvidia. This development has led to significant declines in tech shares across Asia and Europe, with markets in both regions experiencing notable losses as investors reassess the AI landscape and its potential impact on the industry’s future. (Photo illustration by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

Senators move to quash the use of Chinese AI system by federal contractors

Sens. Cassidy and Rosen cite the possibility that the use of DeepSeek to carry out contract work may put sensitive federal data in the hands of the…

May 9, 2025 By Derek B. Johnson

House investigation into DeepSeek teases out funding, security realities around Chinese AI tool

A new report fleshes out the resources that went into building DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning model and potential risks to U.S. economic and national security.

Apr 17, 2025 By Derek B. Johnson

Tech experts recommend full steam ahead on US export controls for AI

While the efficiency of newer Chinese models like DeepSeek have rumbled U.S. AI markets, experts say previous restrictions on the sale of computer chips and other important…

Apr 8, 2025 By Derek B. Johnson

Wiz researchers find sensitive DeepSeek data exposed to internet

Experts for the cloud security firm pulled sensitive data from the service with simple SQL queries.

Jan 30, 2025 By Greg Otto