DeepSeek banned from U.S. federal civilian agencies under new DHS order

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new order banning DeepSeek, a search engine, from being used by U.S. federal civilian agencies. The order, which was published in the Federal Register, cites concerns over the search engine's alleged ties to the Chinese government. The move is seen as a response to growing tensions between the US and China. The order affects the use of DeepSeek in government agencies, including those in the Departments of Defense, Energy, and State, as well as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).