Security Nudge. Beware Of Using DeepSeek At Work. Sponsored By CybSafe.

A new artificial intelligence bot, built by Chinese company DeepSeek, caused waves recently when it debuted – and caused the shares of major AI companies to plummet overnight. DeepSeek seems to work nearly as well as the American-built ChatGPT that you may already be using – but it was cheaper and easier to build, which is why some people wondered whether it also proved that America’s AI experts were on the wrong path. Whether that’s true or not, be careful about using DeepSeek at work. Security experts are still working through its architecture to find out whether it is safe to use – and warning that, among other things, it stores the data you enter into it on servers in China. Your company may have policies about the use of ChatGPT and other AI engines, so be careful before you even try DeepSeek – and that includes loading it onto any phone that also contains work-related data. One recent Netskope study suggested that DeepSeek is already being tested in 48% of companies – but until you can get more clarity, it’s still best to approach it with caution. Check with your IT department to see if they have evaluated the technology yet – and if you’re weighing up whether or not to install DeepSeek on your devices, err on the side of caution until it is better understood. The 60-second "Security Nudge" is brought to you by CybSafe, developers of the Human Risk Management Platform. Learn more at https://cybsafe.com