Italy blocks access to the Chinese AI application DeepSeek to protect users’ data
Associated PressFEB 3
European privacy regulations must be strictly enforced to protect citizens' personal data from unauthorized collection and processing, especially when dealing with companies that refuse to acknowledge jurisdiction and provide transparency about their data handling practices. This PRC-created AI technology must be closely scrutinized.
DeepSeek is being unfairly punished for disrupting the established market dynamics. The regulatory action is protectionist, targeting a successful Chinese AI platform that has managed to compete effectively with American tech giants by offering similar services at lower costs.