# U.S. bars DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency systems amid AI rift with China

https://mins.news/en/item/107381

- CNBC, 2026-10-20 06:25 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/20/us-deepseek-federal-agency-ban.html

> The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has barred DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems, amid a wider AI rift with China.

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