This story incorporates reporting fromChina Briefing, The Washington Post and The Associated Press on MSN.com.China’s AI sector is advancing rapidly, led by innovation and resource-efficient practices.

The United States Navy has officially banned its members from using DeepSeek — an artificial intelligence chatbot created in China — out of fear the Chinese government could exploit sensitive data, according to a report.

The United States Navy has officially banned the use of China’s DeepSeek AI across all operations. In a memo reportedly sent on Jan. 24, the Navy informed personnel that the generative AI model must not be used “in any capacity,