EU Probes DeepSeek AI's GDPR Compliance

The Italian data protection authority is investigating DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, for potential breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Concerns have been raised about the handling of EU user data and its potential access by the Chinese government. The investigation follows complaints from consumer groups and is accompanied by a broader European Commission review of DeepSeek's compliance with EU tech regulations. DeepSeek's rapid rise as a competitor to leading US AI models has also drawn attention. The AI Act's implications for DeepSeek’s operations in the EU are also being considered.