Corea del Sur es el último: Los países de todo el mundo que han bloqueado a la IA china DeepSeek
2025-02-17
El Mercurio de Santiago
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South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission has halted new downloads of Chinese AI app DeepSeek, following bans on internal use by several ministries due to risky data-collection practices. The government requires compliance with local privacy laws and app improvements before resumption. Existing users retain access while DeepSeek appoints a local representative to remedy shortcomings.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system, DeepSeek, whose use has been suspended or banned by several countries due to concerns about data privacy and potential misuse of collected data. The harms described are potential violations of personal data protection laws and risks to national security, which could plausibly lead to AI Incidents if the data were misused or leaked. Since the article focuses on the potential risks and preventive bans rather than actual realized harm, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The AI system's development and use are central to the concerns, and the plausible future harm justifies classification as an AI Hazard.[AI generated]