Notice of Order Regarding Exclusion and Removal of DeepSeek Products From Federal Civilian Executive Branch Information Technology Systems and Procurements
What happened
Signed by Donald Trump, the Department of Homeland Security issued a notice regarding an order under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018. The order excludes information technology products and services developed by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd and its affiliates from federal civilian agency procurements. Additionally, civilian agencies must remove all DeepSeek products, affiliate products, and third-party tools developed using DeepSeek implementations from their IT systems.
Why it matters
Federal civilian agencies are barred from purchasing any technology connected to DeepSeek or its affiliates. Agencies must also identify and eliminate existing DeepSeek software and third-party products built with DeepSeek implementations from their technology systems.
Who it affects
- ›Federal civilian executive branch agencies
- ›Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd and affiliated entities
- ›Third-party technology vendors using DeepSeek implementations
- ›Contractors selling IT products to federal civilian agencies
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