On Thursday, the Defense Ministry of China strongly denied a media report suggesting that the artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is providing support for military and intelligence operations. The ministry's spokesperson, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, addressed these accusations during a news briefing in Beijing, emphasizing that such claims were unfounded and calling them a "slander and smear" against China.
The report in question, published by Reuters, included a statement from a senior US official who requested anonymity. This official claimed that DeepSeek appeared over 150 times in procurement records tied to the People's Liberation Army and other components of China's defense sector. However, Reuters admitted that it could not independently verify this procurement information, highlighting the speculative nature of the claims.
5 Comments
Bermudez
If the procurement records link DeepSeek to the PLA, that’s a serious accusation regardless of their denial.
Africa
I'm glad they addressed these accusations. It’s essential to defend against misinformation.
Mariposa
This sounds like a classic case of misdirection. What are they really hiding?
Muchacha
I appreciate the clarity from Zhang Xiaogang. The accusations were speculative at best.
Bella Ciao
Every country has the right to defend itself against unwanted scrutiny. I support China's stance!