# US Bans DeepSeek From Federal Civilian Systems Citing Security Risks

> Source: <https://osintsights.com/us-bans-deepseek-from-federal-civilian-systems-citing-security-risks>
> Published: 2026-10-21 09:56:48+00:00

The US has banned Chinese AI developer DeepSeek from federal civilian systems, citing security risks, in a move that China has opposed, saying it overreaches the concept of national security. This decision follows a Department of Homeland Security order under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act.