AI chatbots are the backbone of interaction between human and machine. AI models, from answering the simplest of questions to setting reminders, have become household names by now with ChatGPT and Google Bard. But now, with the introduction of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot with huge capability, the market has gone up several notches. But, as with many technologies, serious concerns arise, especially with regard to privacy and security. In this article, we explore at length the areas of privacy and security that DeepSeek has set alarm bells ringing about. Next, we will discuss the predicaments—some of which are very pertinent for the Chinese regime faced by the users of DeepSeek. What is DeepSeek? Overview of DeepSeek DeepSeek is a Chinese AI Chatbot that uses machine learning and natural language processing to generate conversational responses to human users. It is designed to promise the ability to engage in intelligent dialogue while also helping with search tasks while offering ...