Security Concerns:
 

1. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Threats:

   • Use of the DeepSeek app poses a risk to the security of Indian user data.

   • Possibility of leakage of users’ confidential information.
      

2. Espionage Allegations:

   • The app has been accused of espionage by Western countries.

   • Government employees have been advised against using the app.
      

3. Foreign Influence and Control:

   • Suspicions over data collection by Chinese companies.

   • The app is already banned in other countries like the USA and Australia.
      

Potential Government Actions:
 

1. Issuance of Advisory:

   • The Ministry of Electronics and IT is maintaining vigilance.

   • There is a possibility of imposing a ban on the use of DeepSeek.
      

2. Monitoring and Alternative Solutions:

   • Recommendation to host services on Indian servers.

   • Strategy to promote Indian AI apps as alternatives.