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China's AI platform DeepSeek faces backlash from human rights activists and experts for its role in state propaganda and data collection. Concerns have been raised about its potential to suppress sensitive discussions and bolster digital repression. The Campaign for Uyghurs has specifically highlighted the platform's aggressive data storage practices, which could be exploited by the Chinese Communist Party.
Critics, including legal and technology experts, argue that DeepSeek serves as a mouthpiece for Chinese state narratives, avoiding discussions on sensitive topics like the treatment of Uyghurs. Calls for retraining the AI with verified information have emerged to ensure accuracy and reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled APIs. The controversy surrounding DeepSeek has reignited important debates about AI's implications for free speech and state control.
• DeepSeek criticized for facilitating state propaganda and collecting personal data.
• Concerns raised over AI's role in digital repression and free speech erosion.
DeepSeek's practices involve aggressive storage of user information, raising privacy concerns.
The platform is feared to enhance state control over digital communications and dissent.
DeepSeek is viewed as a tool for disseminating narratives that align with the Chinese government.
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