House Offices Warned to Not Use DeepSeek

U.S. House offices have been told to avoid using Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) software DeepSeek, according to a notice to staffers obtained by The Epoch Times. “Threat actors are already exploiting DeepSeek to deliver malicious software and infect devices,” the chief administrative officer (CAO) of the House said in a mass email to congressional offices. DeepSeek, which released its first app earlier this month, is not allowed to be downloaded on House devices, including computers, phones, and tablets. “House devices with DeepSeek installed are subject to restrictions of access to House IT resources, unless DeepSeek is uninstalled,” the CAO said, adding that the office “will continue to monitor for security concerns related to DeepSeek.”...