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Homeland Security is requiring all civilian federal agencies to remove DeepSeek

Hacker News
· October 19, 2026

AI summary

The US Department of Homeland Security is mandating the removal of DeepSeek from all civilian federal agencies. This directive is part of a broader effort to secure federal systems, although specific details about the reasoning behind the removal are not provided. The requirement applies to all civilian federal agencies, indicating a widespread action to address potential security concerns related to DeepSeek. Further information about the removal and its implications can be found through related news articles and discussions. The move suggests that DeepSeek poses some level of security risk to federal systems. Homeland Security's action may be an attempt to mitigate this risk across the federal civilian agency network.

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