Italian Ban on DeepSeek

Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, has initiated an inquiry into Chinese AI model DeepSeek's handling of personal data. The regulator seeks details on the types of data collected, their sources, purposes, legal basis for collection, and whether the data is stored in China. DeepSeek has 20 days to respond. reuters.com This action reflects growing concerns about data privacy and security associated with AI applications. Previously, the Garante had temporarily banned ChatGPT over similar privacy issues. theguardian.com The outcome of this investigation could influence future AI oversight and regulatory frameworks.