The Delhi High Court is currently reviewing a petition to ban DeepSeek, a China-based AI chatbot. The court stated serious concerns about the potential risks of AI, giving it a dangerous tool tag. The court asked for a response from the Indian government, highlighting the need for regulation and raising broader concerns about AI governance.
Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela made observations regarding the availability of similar platforms and the option for users to refrain from using DeepSeek if they have concerns.
The court emphasized the potential risks of AI in the wrong hands and the necessity of a strong legislative foundation to oversee its deployment, voicing worries about the inherent risks of AI regardless of its origin.
According to a petition submitted by citizens, DeepSeek contains flaws that might be used by malicious software to compromise data and jeopardize national security. According to the petition, DeepSeek access should be blocked nationwide by the Indian government. In light of the rapid improvements in technology, the Delhi High Court has taken these concerns seriously and anticipates a prompt response to guarantee public safety.
A few concerned citizens have filed a petition. that DeepSeek has weaknesses discovered shortly after its release. These flaws could make the software malicious, compromising data and undermining national security. The petition, therefore, called for the Indian government to take strict action against this by blocking permanent access to DeepSeek nationwide. Given the gravity of this situation, the Delhi high court is expecting a quick response to ensure public safety in the face of rapidly growing technology.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, is being considered by the Delhi High Court for alleged data privacy violations in India. Bhavna Sharma filed the petition, which claims DeepSeek violates data protection regulations and is available in mobile app shops.
The petition states that the primary concern lies around the inappropriate and unlawful operations of DeepSeek, and its privacy policies fail to protect Indian citizens' rights to privacy and are non-compliant with key IT regulations.
The plea also highlighted the international regulatory actions against this AI bot, saying:
Italy’s data protection authority - Garante has banned DeepSeek.
Australia has prohibited DeepSeek’s use in government services.
Regulatory authorities of various nations, including Greece, Korea, Ireland, Belgium, Taiwan, France, and the US, have reportedly investigated the DeepSeek AI chatbot over similar concerns.
The Delhi High Court asked the Union government to respond to its concerns regarding DeepSeek AI. Because of the delicate nature of the case, the court scheduled additional hearings but declined an urgent hearing. If users are worried, they can cease utilizing DeepSeek AI. Internal guidelines have been issued by the Indian Ministry of Finance prohibiting the use of such instruments by public servants.