The Trump administration is reportedly considering a US DeepSeek ban, a move that could block the Chinese AI lab from buying Nvidia’s AI chips and limit access for American users. According to a report from The New York Times, the potential ban is part of broader efforts to curb China’s influence in the artificial intelligence race.

DeepSeek, a Beijing-based AI company, has grown rapidly in both popularity and influence, especially among U.S. developers drawn to its competitive AI models and lower costs. However, the proposed US DeepSeek ban would mirror ongoing restrictions placed on Chinese tech firms in recent years, including those introduced during both the Biden and Trump administrations.

The discussion around a US DeepSeek ban follows new White House actions announced Tuesday, aimed at tightening controls over Nvidia’s AI chip exports to China. These updates strengthen export rules originally created under the Biden administration.

Beyond national security concerns, DeepSeek has also faced scrutiny over allegations of intellectual property violations. OpenAI has accused the lab of distilling its proprietary AI models, which would be a breach of OpenAI’s terms of service.

If approved, the US DeepSeek ban could reshape the global AI landscape, restricting one of China’s fastest-growing AI labs and intensifying the tech rivalry between Washington and Beijing.

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