Human rights activists criticize China’s AI platform DeepSeek for enabling state propaganda, suppressing discussions, and collecting personal data. Concerns rise over ethical risks and digital repression, with fears that the Chinese Communist Party could misuse the platform to silence dissent.
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Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of the Campaign for Uyghurs, condemned the AI platform on social media, warning of its implications. “It collects sensitive data that would benefit the CCP, a regime known for human rights abuses,” she stated. “Chinese AI platforms and apps fuel threats, including digital transnational repression. We can’t afford to overlook this.”
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[Swiss digital law specialist Jan] Czarnocki recounted how the AI avoided acknowledging reports of genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, instead offering pre-formulated responses that downplayed concerns. He urged that DeepSeek’s open-source framework be retrained using verified information to ensure accuracy and reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled APIs.
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