The United States government has officially prohibited its agencies from purchasing or using artificial intelligence (AI) models from the Chinese company DeepSeek. This decision, announced Monday, follows accusations from American competitors and the administration of former President Donald Trump regarding patent infringements by DeepSeek. The notice was issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This action signals increasing scrutiny of foreign AI technology within the US government. Details regarding the extent of the patent violations were not immediately released. The ban reflects broader concerns about national security and intellectual property protection related to AI technologies originating from China. This move may further escalate tensions regarding technology and trade between the USA and China.