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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, has been blocked from all Senate devices, according to a notice obtained by Axios.
Why it matters: DeepSeek has put Washington on high alert as lawmakers worry Beijing is rapidly catching up to the U.S. in tech advancements.
What's inside: "To protect the Senate network and data, the CIO has blocked the use of DeepSeek, a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform, on the Senate network and mobile devices," the bulletin states.
- "DeepSeek records, stores, and transmits user data, including passwords and dates of birth, on servers located outside of the United States. DeepSeek also retains the data of anyone who has ever used their product, even if you unsubscribe from the service."
- Senate chiefs of staff, staff directors, administrative managers, chief clerks, schedulers, system administrators, and office emergency coordinators received the bulletin on Monday.
Catch up quick: The House restricted DeepSeek in January.
