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EXPLAINED: South korea watchdog to question deepseek over user data | Vintage Vibes

South Korean along with France, Australia and Italy have raised questions about DeepSeek's handling of personal data (Credit: AFP)

South Korea will ask Chinese AI startup DeepSeek to clarify how it manages users' personal information, its data watchdog said Friday, joining a number of countries seeking answers.

DeepSeek launched its R1 chatbot this month, claiming it matches the capacity of artificial intelligence pace-setters in the United States for a fraction of the investment.

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