The Trump administration is reportedly planning new restrictions against DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, to limit its access to U.S. technology and users, according to The New York Times.
The proposed actions may include blocking sales of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to DeepSeek and limiting access to its AI services in the U.S.
This move reflects growing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology, as the U.S. becomes more cautious about China’s rapid progress in AI.
Just this week, the White House tightened export rules for Nvidia’s AI chips going to China.
Concerns Over IP Theft and Market Disruption
DeepSeek launched its open-source model DeepSeek-V3 for only $6 million in January. However, it is now under suspicion of using U.S. intellectual property without permission.
OpenAI has accused DeepSeek of violating its terms by using its models without authorization. A U.S. congressional report also claims the company shared American user data with the Chinese government and manipulated content to support state messaging.
Scrutiny Grows as Global Investigations Begin
The report further claims that DeepSeek may have obtained as many as 60,000 Nvidia chips, including 20,000 that are subject to U.S. export controls. In connection with this, authorities in Singapore recently arrested three people for illegally shipping Nvidia chips, reportedly for DeepSeek.
Nvidia has declared that it complies with all U.S. laws and ships its products legally. The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, however, is urging Nvidia to be more open about its semiconductor sales throughout Asia.
Data protection authorities in South Korea, France, Italy, and Ireland are also looking into DeepSeek for potential privacy law violations.
The business has not yet addressed the charges in a public statement.
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