A committee of the United States House of Representatives is sounding the alarm over DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence developed in China, warning that it poses a major threat to U.S. national security.
A powerful Chinese AI raising concerns
DeepSeek, developed by a team of researchers backed by Beijing, is said to be capable of reaching advanced reasoning levels similar to ChatGPT. However, according to the report published this week, its performance could pose a strategic risk if exploited for malicious purposes.
A question of technological sovereignty
The committee highlights that China is investing heavily in artificial intelligence technologies to reduce its dependence on American tools. This shift is worrying Washington, which fears that mastering models as powerful as DeepSeek could enable Beijing to enhance its surveillance, disinformation, and even digital espionage capabilities.
A call for vigilance and regulation
Members of Congress are calling for a swift response from the United States and its allies to regulate the development and distribution of such technologies. The report notably encourages partnerships between private companies and Western governments to remain competitive and safeguard democratic values.
DeepSeek, a symbol of a global race
As China continues its technological rise, the DeepSeek affair illustrates how the battle over artificial intelligence is now at the heart of international relations. For many, this is no longer just about innovation but pure geopolitics.
