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DHS order impacts software using DeepSeek models, affecting Perplexity

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an order that impacts software utilizing DeepSeek's open-weight models. This directive extends beyond DeepSeek's direct applications to include software sold by other companies that incorporate these models. Perplexity, which uses DeepSeek models on U.S. servers, could be affected by the DHS's guidance. AI

IMPACT This regulatory action could affect the deployment and use of open-weight AI models within government and potentially commercial applications.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a government agency impacting AI models and companies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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DHS order impacts software using DeepSeek models, affecting Perplexity

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · schuler ·

    The DHS order reaches beyond DeepSeek's own app: it covers software sold under other company names that use DeepSeek's open-weight models. Perplexity, which run

    The DHS order reaches beyond DeepSeek's own app: it covers software sold under other company names that use DeepSeek's open-weight models. Perplexity, which runs DeepSeek on U.S. servers, may be affected depending on how broadly agencies interpret the guidance. https://www. impli…

    LINKS implicator.ai/dhs-bars-deepseek-federal-c…

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