BBC TechnologyUS bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continuesDeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China. •October 19, 2026•1 min readShare:[object Object] US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues Image source, CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images ByKali HaysTechnology reporter Published19 October 2026 The US Get Deeper Market IntelligenceAccess regulatory filings, exchange updates, and curated market insights beyond the headlines.Get Market IntelligenceRelated NewsBBC TechnologyUber wins bid to throw out £200m black cab claims•1 min readBBC TechnologyChina's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports•1 min readBBC TechnologyDon't fall for this – how to protect yourself from AI scams•1 min readStay Ahead of the MarketsGet breaking news, expert insights, and market analysis delivered directly to your inbox.Subscribe to NewsletterRegister for Market Access