Asian democracies in doubt about DeepSeek (Seth Hays – East Asia Forum)

The release of China’s DeepSeek R1 generative AI model has prompted Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to reassess their AI governance in terms of privacy protection, national security and industrial policies. The countries have responded with varying measures, such as suspending the use of DeepSeek over data privacy and national security concerns, promoting laws centred on AI governance and leading in global AI governance discussions, demonstrating their capability to boost their domestic AI industries amid regional volatility and geopolitical tension.

Asian democracies in doubt about DeepSeek | East Asia Forum