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Australian Minister Warns Against Downloading DeepSeek AI Due to Major Privacy Risks

DeepSeek’s privacy policy says it collects data on keystrokes, IP addresses, emails, and dates of birth—storing it all in China.
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Australian Minister Warns Against Downloading DeepSeek AI Due to Major Privacy Risks
The DeepSeek app on an iPhone screen in San Anselmo, Calif., on Jan. 27, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australia’s Science Minister Ed Husic has warned against downloading the Chinese-made AI app DeepSeek, which has sent ripples through the sector due to its standard of performance.

“There are a lot of questions that will need to be answered in time on quality, consumer preferences, data, and privacy management,” Husic told ABC.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]