Deepseek is the fashionable AI in the world thanks to its outstanding functions and its status as an open source program. However, it is not exempt from controversies, and it is in particular it is quite serious: it sends data without encrypting Bytedance servers, the Tiktok parent company. This news puts the privacy of users again.
As IA progresses and is part of our environment in a day -to -day basis, the management of our personal data is a priority issue. While Deepseek is a tool with a stratospheric potential, this fact has sown the doubt around the world about its use. How far can we trust an AI that does not guarantee the privacy of our data?
Deepseek and sending data to Bytedonce
According to a recent investigation, Depseek has sent a large amount of data without encrypting the Tiktok environment. In other words: the information we have shared with AI can be easily intercepted. This puts the privacy of millions of users around the world at risk that have made use of this tool. The company has not yet made statements in this regard, despite the danger that this entails.
In addition to the risk of sending data without encrypting, nor does it leave anyone indifferent the fact that who receives it is bytedance. The company after Tiktok has been involved in multiple government investigations for its irresponsible management of our personal information. In addition, he has also been related to the Chinese government, under Xi Jinping.
How it affects us as users
In practice, the fact that our data moves without any encryption means that any cybercrime can intercept them with relative ease. This means that they can be used outside our control, such as advertising campaigns or even to supplant our identity.
In addition, on a large scale, this is a greater problem, and it is the lack of transparency of technological conglomerates when dealing with our data. A priori, they all claim to comply with current legislation regarding privacy, but the sad and harsh reality reaches us with news like this.
The alternatives to deepseek
It is possible that the best recommendation that we can do at this time is that you use other services until everything is clarified. If you are looking for artificial intelligence tools for your day to day, we offer you the following alternatives:
- Chatgpt (although you will already know it on your own)
- Claude, from Anthropic
- Gemini, belonging to Google
- Copilot, by Microsoft’s hand
These AI systems are subject to more guarantee legislation in terms of security and management of personal data. Anyway, for greater security, you can always protect any type of information through the use of VPN networks.
In conclusion, this discovery marks a before and after in Depseek’s experience. And although it is not the only case, Bytedance shows again the need for uniform regulations on data processing worldwide.
