07:11 AM EDT, 03/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The US Commerce Department recently informed staff that the Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, is banned on government devices to protect information security, Reuters reported late Monday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

A department-wide email advised employees not to download, view, or access any DeepSeek-related apps, websites, or desktop software on any government-furnished equipment.

Reuters said it could not immediately determine the extent of the ban throughout the US government.

The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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