Germany's Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection calls for Google and Apple to remove the DeepSeek AI app from their stores due to GDPR violations.
DeepSeek, a rival to ChatGPT, failed to protect German users' data and unlawfully transferred it to China, lacking sufficient evidence of protection equivalent to EU standards.
Google and Apple will review the demand, potentially blocking the app in Germany or the EU, affecting millions of users who may need to find alternative AI apps.
The push to remove DeepSeek highlights concerns over data privacy, urging users to consider the protection of their personal data amidst increasing scrutiny on AI and social media apps.
The app has over 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store as of July 2025, raising concerns about data handling and privacy standards.
Despite the potential block in Germany or the EU, the fate of DeepSeek on global platforms remains uncertain, leaving users around the world to reassess their app choices.