U.S. Government Orders Federal Agencies to Remove DeepSeek AI Over China Security Concerns

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered federal civilian agencies to immediately remove all DeepSeek AI products and services from their systems, citing national security risks tied to potential data transfer to Chinese authorities. The directive, signed by DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in June 2026 and made public on October 19, applies to all civilian federal executive branch agencies and covers not only direct DeepSeek products but also third-party applications that have integrated the Chinese AI company's technology.