China’s AI chatbot DeepSeek removed from South Korea app stores pending privacy review

[HKFP] - 02/17/2025

By Hieun Shin Chinese AI app DeepSeek will not be available to download in South Korea pending a review of its handling of user data, Seoul authorities said Monday. DeepSeek’s R1 chatbot stunned investors and industry insiders with its ability to match the functions of its Western competitors at (…)



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