Italy's Privacy Regulator Targets DeepSeek's Data Practices

Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, has formally requested information from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek regarding its handling of Italian user data. This follows DeepSeek's recent launch of a ChatGPT competitor, raising concerns about data security and privacy. The Garante demands details on data collection, usage, and storage, with a February 17th deadline. This action highlights Europe's stringent scrutiny of AI companies' data practices and the data privacy challenges in the global AI race.