DeepSeek-R1: A Censored AI Model?
2025-01-28
DeepSeek-R1, a blockbuster open-source AI model, has raised concerns due to censorship stemming from its Chinese developer's adherence to CCP policies. Promptfoo's evaluation revealed that DeepSeek-R1 censored 85% of 1,156 prompts on sensitive topics like Taiwanese independence and the Cultural Revolution. However, this censorship proved surprisingly brittle and easily bypassed using simple techniques, such as altering the context or framing questions within fictional narratives. This research highlights the vulnerability of censorship in Chinese AI models and underscores the broader implications of censorship and data security in global AI development.
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