Germany tells Apple, Google to block DeepSeek as the Chinese AI app faces rising pressure in Europe

Group 1 - DeepSeek's app is accused of illegally transferring user data from Germany to China, prompting a request for Google and Apple to consider blocking the service [1] - The German data protection commissioner, Meike Kamp, stated that the transfer of German user data to China is unlawful [1] - DeepSeek's AI model was launched at a significantly lower cost compared to competitors, utilizing less advanced Nvidia chips [2] Group 2 - DeepSeek's global chatbot AI app has been downloaded millions of times, attracting scrutiny regarding its data practices [2] - Experts suggest that if the case against DeepSeek progresses, it could potentially lead to a ban across the European Union [2][3] - The legal framework in Germany is consistent with that of the broader EU and the UK, indicating that similar actions could be taken elsewhere [3]