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"Using DeepSeek is automatically unsafe"

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Reality

• Explanation: Yes and no. If you use the native DeepSeek app (web and mobile), your data is sent to and stored in China. There are two workarounds though:
  • First, you can use platforms like Perplexity or Venice.AI to access DeepSeek's models while keeping data in the US.
    • Note: Expect more platforms to add DeepSeek models as an option (e.g. Cursor)
  • Or, if you want to be fully private, you can run DeepSeek’s models locally on your desktop or laptop through applications like ollama or LM studio.