⚠️ What You Need to Know Before Using DeepSeek AI

Most people don’t read the Terms of Service. But in this case, you probably should.

Because hidden in the fine print are details that could impact your privacy, security, and even your business strategy.

Here’s what stood out to me:

🔹 Data Retention: Deleting your account doesn’t mean your data is erased—DeepSeek keeps it.

🔹 Surveillance: The app has the right to monitor, process, and collect user inputs and outputs, including sensitive information.

🔹 Legal Exposure: DeepSeek is governed by Chinese law, meaning state authorities can access and monitor your data upon request. Let me rephrase—this means the Chinese government is actively monitoring your data. But hey, no big deal, right? 😬

🔹 Unilateral Changes: They can update the terms at any time—without your consent.

🔹 Disputes and Litigation: All claims and legal matters are subject to the laws of the People's Republic of China.

Translation? You’re not just using the AI. The AI is using you.

So before you hit “accept,” ask yourself: Are you comfortable with these trade-offs?

Would love to hear your thoughts—drop them in the comments.

Mitch Jackson, Esq. | https://bsky.app/profile/mitch.social

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UPDATE: We ran these issues through OpenAI's Deep Research and came up with this TOS overview of all the top AI platforms people and companies use each and every day. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mitchjacksonai-terms-of-service-exposed-how-deepseek-activity-7293618267166842880-D0eg?utmsource=share&utmmedium=member_desktop