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South Korea Spy Agency Criticizes DeepSeek For Over-Collecting Data
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) accused the Chinese AI company DeepSeek of “excessively” collecting user’s data and urged government agencies to improve security. The institution also revealed that the AI model adapts answers depending on the language used and claimed that kimchi originated in China when asked about the dish’s origins in Chinese.
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- The NIS accused DeepSeek of collecting user’s data has been described as “excessive.”
- The agency noted that the AI model provides different answers based on the language used for interactions.
- In Chinese, the model claims kimchi is Chinese and not Korean.
According to Reuters , the Korean intelligence agency issued a statement on Tuesday warning about the use and risks of the Chinese technology.
“Unlike other generative AI services, it has been confirmed that chat records are transferable as it includes a function to collect keyboard input patterns that can identify individuals and communicate with Chinese companies’ servers such as volceapplog.com,” said the NIS in a public statement.
According to Korea JoongAng Daily , the NIS stated that DeepSeek offers advertisers and the Chinese government access to user’s personal data with “few constraints.” The agency also pointed out that the information provided by the chatbot is inaccurate and changes depending on the language used during the interaction.
In Korean, the China-based chatbot describes kimchi as “a dish that represents Korean culture and history,” in English that its origin is “related to Korea,” and in Chinese that it’s “from China, not Korea.”
DeepSeek’s AI has been repeatedly accused of censorship , particularly concerning sensitive topics.
Some government ministries have already banned DeepSeek, joining other nations such as Italy , Australia, and Taiwan with restrictive measures.
South Korea, Australia and Taiwan have restricted government employees from using China’s DeepSeek app. All three countries say it poses a security risk. pic.twitter.com/Pg9lUByhWk — EpochTV (@EpochTV) February 8, 2025
The United States, Microsft, and OpenAI are currently investigating the Chinese startup for potential restricted use of advanced AI chips and unauthorized data acquisition.
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World Leaders And CEOs Meet In Paris For AI Action Summit
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
Political leaders, scientists, and tech giants CEOs are gathering in Paris today for the two-day AI Action Summit, an event designed to address the societal impact of artificial intelligence across the world.
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- World leaders are gathering today to discuss AI’s impact on society in Paris at the Summit for Action on AI.
- Presidents, vice presidents, and tech giant CEOs are among the 1,500 attendees.
- Major announcements on AI technology are expected this week at the Summit.
Among the attendees are President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Vice President JD Vance, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, and tech CEOs Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai.
According to France24 , world leaders are expected to discuss and find common grounds for AI’s potential and required measures. President Macron and Prime Minister Modi are co-hosting the event, with the intention of promoting an ethical and respectful approach.
🌐🤖 World leaders, tech executives, scientists and AI experts are gathering in Paris for the #ArtificialIntelligenceActionSummit . 🇫🇷 Host nation #France is eager to cement its place as a key player the field of #Ai . Follow along all day on #FRANCE24 📲 #F24 #SommetActionIA pic.twitter.com/V4K0vUaKXl — Katrine Lyngsø (@KatrineLyngso) February 10, 2025
Around 1,500 attendees are participating in the program , which features multiple speakers and moderators discussing topics such as privacy and cybersecurity, AI for the future of work, and sustainable AI ecosystems. Workshops will cover other areas such as international governance of AI, integration of AI in the workspace, AI in health and science, and more.
According to Reuters , American and Chinese AI development have increased competition, adding pressure to European nations and tech companies as the technology gaps increase.
The Paris AI Summit aims to spark debate and build more bridges for this technology in Europe. Macron expects European leaders to add more flexibility to laws, as the European Union AI Act introduced severe penalties and regulations of AI technologies.
“There’s a risk some decide to have no rules and that’s dangerous. But there’s also the opposite risk, if Europe gives itself too many rules,” said President Macron to French newspapers.
“Managing the transition to the Intelligence Age will require governments around the world to work with the private sector to advance innovation and help give their citizens the confidence and ability to use the technology as a tool,” wrote Sam Altman in an opinion piece for Le Monde published this Sunday.
“As world leaders gather in the City of Light, it is worth recognizing that France has created a playbook that other European nations should follow.”
Major announcements are expected today and tomorrow at the summit. Last week, France and the United Arab Emirates announced a partnership to develop a 1-gigawatt data center in France.
