Germany tells Apple, Google to block DeepSeek as the Chinese AI app faces rising pressure in Europe

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Germany’s data protection watchdog says DeepSeek unlawfully transfers German user data to China and has asked Apple and Google to consider blocking the app. The Berlin commissioner argues that DeepSeek has not shown adequate protections for user data under EU standards. The case could pressure regulators across Europe and potentially lead to broader restrictions if other authorities follow Germany’s lead. Apple and Google now face a review request that could result in the app’s removal from their stores in the EU.

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