<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>The app has over 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store as of July 2025, raising concerns about data handling and privacy standards.</li><li>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.</li></ul>

'The transfer of user data by DeepSeek to China is unlawful': Germany calls for Google and Apple to remove the AI app from their stores

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