Korean foreign, trade ministries block access to DeepSeek

Korean Foreign, Trade Ministries Block Access To Deepseek

Deepseek logo is seen in this illustration taken, Jan. 27. Reuters-Yonhap

Deepseek brand is seen on this illustration taken, Jan. 27. Reuters-Yonhap

The overseas and commerce ministries on Wednesday blocked entry to the Chinese language synthetic intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek amid considerations about person information assortment.

Based on a number of ministry sources, entry to the service has been restricted on ministry computer systems related to exterior networks.

A ministry official advised Yonhap Information Company {that a} message indicating entry is restricted seems when trying to go to the positioning.

The 2 ministries are among the many key authorities departments dealing with delicate information associated to overseas affairs and commerce.

The transfer is considered as a part of the federal government’s efforts to proactively tackle considerations that vital authorities information might be compromised whereas officers use generative AI companies.

The Ministry of the Inside and Security despatched a letter yesterday to authorities businesses, and metropolitan and provincial governments, urging warning when utilizing AI companies like DeepSeek and ChatGPT. The letter is claimed to emphasise the significance of not sharing private particulars and refraining from blindly trusting the outcomes supplied by these companies.

On the enterprise entrance, Kakao prohibited the usage of DeepSeek for enterprise functions Tuesday, turning into the primary main tech firm to take action.

LG Uplus applied an identical coverage earlier Wednesday.

Different main tech corporations, together with Samsung Electronics, SK Group and LG Electronics, that are all growing their very own generative AI companies, have banned such packages on firm computer systems with out prior authorization. (Yonhap)

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