DeepSeek = DeepShit??

How DeepSeek endangers companies in the EU with privacy and security risks!

This article is about the cloud version, not the open source.

?? Everyone’s talking about DeepSeek. But do you really know wat we’re getting into?

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz about DeepSeek made in China, just like many of you. Most articles focus on how this AI tool compares to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in terms of performance and accuracy.

What’s rarely mentioned, however, is the massive privacy and security risks associated with DeepSeek.

Let’s get to the facts. What really happens to your data when you use DeepSeek?

?? DeepSeek: An AI tool with a dark side

DeepSeek is marketed as a powerful and innovative AI, but once you read the fine print, you’ll find some serious red flags:

?? DeepSeek monitors users extensively

• Your interactions and inputs are stored and analyzed.
• Real-time monitoring of your input, possibly even stored for model training.
• ???? Data storage in China = Government Oversight?
• All data can be stored on servers in China.
• This means your information is subject to Chinese laws, including potential government access.
• The Chinese government has the right to access company and user data if deemed necessary.

?? Data is shared broadly

• Data may be shared with affiliates and partner companies.
• There is no clear guarantee that your information remains private.

?? Keystroke pattern collection

• DeepSeek may track keystroke patterns, which could be used to analyze user behavior.
• This type of data collection can reveal sensitive usage patterns, including passwords and private information.

?? Does this sound like a tool you want to entrust with your sensitive data?

?? What does the EU AI Act say about this?

The EU AI Act establishes strict rules for AI systems that handle sensitive data. DeepSeek appears to violate several key principles of this regulation:

?? Transparency Requirement → AI tools must clearly disclose how they process user data. DeepSeek fails to do this.

?? Data Protection → The AI Act enforces data minimization, whereas DeepSeek maximizes data collection.

?? User Rights → The AI Act guarantees users control over their data, but DeepSeek does not provide this guarantee.

?? Simply put: DeepSeek appears to be in direct conflict with the AI Act and GDPR regulations.

For more details on the AI Act, visit this page: Artificial Intelligence Act

?? How to protect yourself when you want to test DeepSeek

If you’re considering using DeepSeek, at least take these precautions:

? Never use it for confidential information → Do not share customer data, business strategies, or legal documents.

?? Create a separate test account → Use an email address that is not linked to your company.

?? Block tracking where possible → Use a VPN and adjust your browser privacy settings.

?? Read the privacy policy carefully → Understand what you are agreeing to before using AI tools.

?? What Do You Think?

This is one of the most controversial AI tools right now. But are companies really aware of the risks? What’s your opinion on DeepSeek?

?? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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