Germany has requested that Apple and Google remove the Chinese AI application DeepSeek from their app stores. The primary concern revolves around the illegal transfer of user data to China, violating data protection regulations. German authorities claim DeepSeek has failed to provide sufficient evidence that German user data receives equivalent protection in China as mandated by EU standards. The request follows reports that DeepSeek is aiding China's military and intelligence operations, including sharing user data with Beijing's surveillance networks. Apple and Google must now review the request and decide whether to block the app in Germany. DeepSeek was previously asked to comply with EU data transfer standards, but failed to meet the requirements.
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