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Experts Warn: 'DeepSik' May Send User Data to Beijing

Feb 2, 2026 February 2, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Experts have raised concerns that the AI 'DeepSik' may transmit user data to the Chinese government, posing a national security threat to the U.S. This follows similar worries regarding other Chinese tech companies like ByteDance. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between U.S. security interests and Chinese technology firms.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The potential risks associated with DeepSik highlight ongoing global concerns about data privacy and national security in the context of Chinese technology.

👥 Key Players

DeepSik MENTIONED
Artificial Intelligence program
"DeepSik represents the growing capabilities of Chinese technology and its potential implications for global cybersecurity."
ByteDance MENTIONED
Owner of TikTok
"ByteDance has been at the center of U.S. concerns regarding data privacy and national security, setting a precedent for scrutiny of other Chinese tech firms."
China Mobile MENTIONED
Telecommunications company
"China Mobile's previous ban in the U.S. highlights the risks associated with Chinese companies and their ties to the government."
U.S. Cybersecurity Experts MENTIONED
Advisors and analysts
"Their assessments shape public and governmental responses to potential threats from foreign technology."

📰 What Happened

Experts have warned that the AI 'DeepSik' may have hidden codes that allow it to send user data to the Chinese government, raising national security concerns in the U.S. This revelation follows similar worries about other Chinese tech companies and their data practices.

  • DeepSik's release has caused a drop in stock values for major U.S. tech companies.
  • Chinese laws require companies to share user data with the government, increasing risks for users of DeepSik.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran may be concerned about the implications of Chinese technology on its own cybersecurity and data privacy, especially given its own tensions with the U.S.
🌍 Regional: The situation could influence regional tech policies and alliances, particularly among countries wary of U.S. influence.
🌐 International: This raises alarms for Western nations about the security of technology from adversarial states and the potential for data exploitation.

📚 Background

Chinese tech companies are often viewed with suspicion due to laws requiring them to assist the government in data collection, raising fears of espionage.

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📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
ABC News is a reputable news organization, but readers should consider the potential for bias in reporting on geopolitical issues.

The ABC news network reported on Wednesday, February 6, citing experts, that the AI 'DeepSik' contains codes in its program that can directly send user data to the Chinese government. The release of the new version of this Chinese AI last week surprised many experts and caused a drop in the stock value of major technology companies due to its low production costs compared to American competitors. ABC reported that despite the capabilities of DeepSik, the potential risk of the manufacturer's connection to the Chinese government poses a threat to U.S. national security. Given the concerns raised about 'ByteDance', the Chinese company that owns 'TikTok', in the U.S., such a possibility regarding DeepSik is conceivable. According to Chinese laws, these companies are required to share user data collected with the Chinese government. A cybersecurity expert told ABC that there is a hidden code in the DeepSik program that could facilitate the direct transmission of user data to the Chinese government. He added that an examination of the DeepSik program shows that it has direct links to servers and companies in China that are under the control of the Chinese government, which was not the case in the past. According to this cybersecurity expert, users who register or log into DeepSik may unknowingly be creating accounts in China, exposing their identity, searches, and virtual behavior to the scrutiny of the Chinese government. He further stated that decoding parts of the DeepSik AI program has uncovered hidden codes that allow for the direct transmission of user data to a Chinese government telecommunications company called 'China Mobile'. This company was banned from operating in the U.S. in 2018 due to concerns that unauthorized access to customer data could cause irreparable harm to U.S. national security. China Mobile was later delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and added to the U.S. FCC's national security threat list in 2021. In recent years, cybersecurity experts have warned about the Chinese government's misuse of new technologies in various fields. They claim that every technology or service provided by Chinese companies has a 'backdoor' that gives the Chinese government access to user data, posing a potential security risk.

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