China Investigates DeepSeek and Moonshot AI Over Data Leaks; Australia Senate Summons OpenAI and Anthropic Leaders
China's internet regulator launched investigations into DeepSeek and Moonshot AI following allegations that they transferred sensitive user data to Anthropic's Claude without customer consent, with authorities examining whether military and state enterprise information reached the United States. Australia's senate requested the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic to testify at an inquiry related to a recent government website breach. OpenAI expanded its Ultrafast API availability with new speed options added to its development platform.
China's internet regulator has opened formal investigations into two domestic AI companies—DeepSeek and Moonshot AI—after receiving allegations that they transferred user data to Anthropic's Claude service without authorization. The scope of the inquiry extends to determining whether sensitive information from Chinese military, law enforcement, and state-owned enterprises reached American systems. This development follows Anthropic's own claims about the data practices of these Chinese competitors. Meanwhile, the regulatory scrutiny coincides with similar international pressure, as Australia's parliament has summoned OpenAI and Anthropic executives to testify regarding a government website security breach.
These interconnected investigations underscore growing tensions around AI governance and data sovereignty between nations. The alleged unauthorized data transfers could raise questions about user privacy protections and corporate accountability across jurisdictions. Companies may face increased compliance requirements and regulatory oversight in China and internationally. The situation could influence how governments establish data-handling standards for AI services and potentially shape investment and partnership decisions in the AI sector globally. Executives' testimony may also inform regulatory frameworks for AI governance in other countries.