ban for China's AI?

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Dan Sutera
March 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

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“Open"AI Calls For DeepSeek ban!

The TLDR
OpenAI reportedly seeks a ban on Chinese AI models like DeepSeek, labeling them "state-controlled" despite their open-source nature. This stance contradicts the company's original mission of developing accessible AI technology that benefits humanity globally.

In a surprising twist, OpenAI - a company whose name stands for “open" AI - is calling for a ban on Chinese AI models, particularly those from DeepSeek. According to a recent TechCrunch report, OpenAI describes the Chinese AI lab as “state-controlled” and recommends that the US government ban DeepSeek models.

This position is in notable contrast to OpenAI's original mission: to develop “Artificial General Intelligence” (AGI) that benefits all people. The organization was founded in 2015 as a non-profit company with the stated goal of making AI technology open and safe. Particularly noteworthy: DeepSeek's open source models do not contain any mechanisms that would allow data to be siphoned off by the Chinese government. They are even hosted by Western companies such as Microsoft and Amazon.

The call for restrictions raises important questions: Is it about legitimate security concerns or economic interests in the increasingly competitive AI market? And what does it mean for global AI collaboration when a company with “Open” in its name calls for bans?

This development impressively shows how far OpenAI has strayed from its roots - and how geopolitical tensions threaten to undermine the originally boundless vision of AI for the benefit of all.

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