DeepSeek Blocked in Italy by the Italian Privacy Authority

Diritto al Digitale

In this in-depth episode of Diritto al Digitale, we shine a spotlight on DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company that has shaken the tech world with its revolutionary data distillation technique. Host Giulio Coraggio, a technology and data lawyer at DLA Piper, breaks down how DeepSeek’s model outperforms or rivals U.S. counterparts at a fraction of the usual AI training costs—and why it has swiftly become the most downloaded free app in America. But as we uncover, success comes with scrutiny: Euroconsumer has filed a GDPR complaint over potential data privacy issues, prompting the Italian Data Protection Authority to demand answers.

Discover the legal and regulatory challenges DeepSeek now faces, the parallels with OpenAI’s past troubles in Italy, and how EU compliance and privacy laws might shape the future of emerging AI technologies. We also discuss the broader geopolitical stakes—including the U.S. restricting advanced chip sales to China—and the ripple effects on companies like Nvidia, whose stock prices recently took a hit. Tune in to learn why this case could redefine the global AI race and what it means for technology, law, and innovation.

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