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6 Reasons to Be Wary of DeepSeek DeepSeek has emerged as a major player in the artificial intelligence, but its rapid growth has also generated increasing concern among institutional stakeholders. Universities, government agencies, and cybersecurity experts have raised questions regarding the platform's transparency and data practices. In a February 2025 assessment, the website www.carleton.edu... highlighted six security and trust issues related to DeepSeek. 1. Privacy and Data Protection Concerns DeepSeek states that it collects and uses user interactions. The lack of transparency regarding the storage, access, and potential sharing of this data raises significant privacy and security concerns. 2. Potential Government Influence, Surveillance, and Propaganda Developed in China, DeepSeek is the subject of concerns related to the potential for mass data collection and influence on public opinion. Some observers fear that the model could favor certain political narratives or limit dissenting viewpoints, thus serving as a vehicle for state propaganda. 3. Unclear legality of training data The company provides little information about the origin of its training data. This lack of transparency fuels questions regarding respect for copyright, intellectual property, and ethical data collection practices. 4. Uncertain origin of the underlying model Reports suggest the possible use of technologies from other AI players, notably OpenAI. This raises questions about DeepSeek's legal compliance and technological independence. 5. Lack of adequate safeguards Unlike some competitors, DeepSeek is accused of lacking sufficiently robust security mechanisms to limit the spread of misleading, dangerous, or inappropriate content. 6. Easily Bypassable Protection Measures Several cybersecurity experts state that DeepSeek's moderation systems can be bypassed relatively easily. This vulnerability increases the risk of abuse and malicious use of the platform. These concerns explain why some users and experts now recommend caution when using DeepSeek. #NigeriaAI #DeepSeek #DigitalSovereignty #safeaiforafrica #eveilafricain