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 Is DeepSeek app safe? Know why it raises major national security concerns

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Before downloading the popular DeepSeek app, you want to know about its security concerns which raise a huge risk over your privacy. 

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China-based AI platform DeepSeek gained huge recognition over night for its cost effective AI model development.

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While DeepSeek app is being popularised for its advanced capabilities at lower cost, the platform is also grabbing much attention for security concerns.

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Several region including Australia and the US Navy has prohibited the use of DeepSeek app due to national security concerns.

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Experts have highlighted that DeepSeek privacy policy has mentioned that it collects curcial user data such as collects IP addresses and other app actions as well.

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The app also collects your conversation with the chatbot, text or audio input, prompts, uploaded files, and others, posing a major privacy threat.

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It not only catptures convertions, it also gains access to other services and websites you browse on your device.

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Additionally, the DeepSeek app also raises concerns for misinformation and cybersecurity as it is learning for data it collects.

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Therefore, make sure to keep your data safe and avoid sharing personal information with any AI chatbot for that matter.

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