# US bans DeepSeek from civilian agency IT systems

- Source: Cointelegraph
- Published: 2026-10-20T04:07:58+00:00
- Category: Markets
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The restrictions extend earlier bans within US defense and security agencies, amid concerns that DeepSeek could expose federal information to China.

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