DeepSeek, an AI chatbot developed by China-based High-Flyer, has gained rapid popularity due to its affordability and advanced natural language processing capabilities. Marketed as a cost-effective alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, DeepSeek has been widely adopted by businesses looking for AI-driven insights.
Reports suggest that DeepSeek’s code contains embedded links to China Mobile’s CMPassport.com, a registry controlled by the Chinese government. This discovery has sparked fears that businesses using DeepSeek may unknowingly be transferring sensitive intellectual property, financial records, and client communications to external entities.
Cybersecurity expert Ivan Tsarynny warns that DeepSeek’s digital fingerprinting capabilities could allow it to track users’ web activity even after they close the app.
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