Have you realised last news about DeepSeek?
This news highlights a recurring strategy in tech regulation:
Always this kind of news shows up when faced with potential security threats, especially involving foreign entities, banning an app can appear to be a quick and decisive solution. While such measures may provide a sense of immediate action, they often spark debates about broader issues like data privacy, global tech governance, and the balance between national security and innovation.
A wave of ban News
If google about Deepseek you will see a wave of news from countries deciding to ban DeepSeek.
The supposed concern is Privacy use.
Some ideas to comment:
It looks like the move to ban DeepSeek from U.S. government devices underscores growing concerns about data privacy and foreign influence in tech.
While such bans may give the appearance of safeguarding national security, they rarely address the root issue:
the lack of comprehensive data protection laws and global standards for transparency in tech. Instead of just banning apps one by one, perhaps it’s time to focus on a larger framework that holds all companies accountable for how they handle user data—regardless of where they’re based.
What comes to your mind?