Sure, there is another side to the coin as explained below and I post it for people to be "aware".
Now think about it: It is a Chinese product. Are you really gonna use it to learn more about Tiananmen and other Chinese censured information? That would definitively be prove of human lack of intelligence.
So bottom line: Enjoy the free gift and use it for what it is worth!
For the hosted version of DeepSeek that’s available for free, think of it as ChatCCP.
Perplexity: Tell me about how DeepSeek R1 censors information about China:
DeepSeek R1, a Chinese-developed AI model, incorporates significant censorship mechanisms aligned with the Chinese government’s regulations and ideological directives.
### Key Aspects of Censorship in DeepSeek R1:
1. **Avoidance of Sensitive Topics**:
– DeepSeek R1 is programmed to avoid politically sensitive topics such as the Tiananmen Square massacre, Taiwan’s sovereignty, Tibet, and the treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. When queried on these subjects, the model either refuses to respond or redirects the conversation to unrelated topics[2][4][10].
– In some cases, the model initially generates accurate responses about sensitive issues but then deletes them in real-time, replacing them with generic statements like “Sorry, that’s beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else”[3][8].2. **Alignment with CCP Ideology**:
– The model is designed to adhere to “core socialist values” as mandated by China’s 2023 AI regulations. These rules require AI systems to avoid content that could undermine state power or national unity and enforce pro-CCP narratives[4][6].
– Responses are tailored to reinforce state propaganda and suppress dissenting views, even for international users[4][9].3. **Dynamic and Algorithmic Censorship**:
– Unlike static censorship in traditional media, DeepSeek R1 employs dynamic algorithms to filter and modify its responses in real-time. This ensures that politically sensitive or critical content is suppressed consistently[3][4].4. **Global Implications**:
– As DeepSeek R1 gains traction as a cost-effective alternative to Western AI models, concerns arise about its potential to spread CCP-aligned narratives globally. This poses challenges to free speech and objective inquiry in international contexts[4][9].5. **User Workarounds**:
– While DeepSeek R1 is heavily censored, users running the model locally on their hardware may bypass some restrictions. However, even these instances often retain embedded ideological constraints unless explicitly modified by users[11].In summary, DeepSeek R1 exemplifies how advanced AI models can be integrated with state-directed censorship mechanisms, limiting their utility for unbiased information dissemination while serving as tools for ideological reinforcement.
Citations:
[1] https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/01/24/1110526/china-deepseek-top-ai-despite-sanctions/
[2] https://theaitrack.com/deepseek-reasoning-ai-challenges-openai/
[3] https://www.trendingtopics.eu/deepseek-this-is-what-live-censorship-looks-like-in-the-chinese-ai-chatbot/
[4] https://hrichina.substack.com/p/chinas-deepseek-ai-model-toes-the
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1i6qcsz/chinese_deepseek_r1_censors_tibet/
[6] https://www.medianama.com/2025/01/223-china-deepseek-ai-censorship/
[7] https://www.maginative.com/article/chinese-startup-unveils-impressive-new-ai-chatbot-deepseek/
[8] https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/deepseek-reworks-economics-of-ai-but-is-one-more-censorship-happy-chinese-firm-101737964063161.html
[9] https://www.forbes.com/sites/janakirammsv/2025/01/26/all-about-deepseekthe-chinese-ai-startup-challenging-the-us-big-tech/
[10] https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/26/deepseek_r1_ai_cot/
[11] https://ithy.com/article/deepseek-r1-interaction-methods-0kmzif7d
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