DeepSeek Sparks New Cyber Challenges in the AI Chatbot Era

Data Strategy, Security & Privacy attorneys Shaun Goodfriend and Mark Francis co-authored an article featured in the New York Law Journal about the emerging challenges posed by the DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Released in early 2025, DeepSeek has become widely used; however, it has also sparked significant security and privacy concerns, mainly because of its Chinese origins and the lack of industry-standard encryption. The attorneys discuss the potential risks of illicit and harmful AI outputs, the rapid regulatory responses at both federal and state levels in the U.S., and comparisons with the European Union's comprehensive AI regulatory framework. The article underscores the critical need for robust safeguards and careful regulation of AI technology to protect users and uphold data privacy standards amidst rapid technological advancements.

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