I'm pretty new to DeepSeek, and I've come across their terms of service that mention compliance with Chinese government policies. Since I'm not familiar with Chinese law, I'm a bit concerned about possibly violating something without realizing it. Some users compare it to ChatGPT, but I can't find any clear information about whether it aligns more with American policies. How strict are these regulations, and what should I be aware of in terms of content restrictions?
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Basically, it’s just like their version of the DMCA. Honestly, their policies aren't any stricter than what you'd find from companies like Apple or Microsoft. Might just be overthinking it!
Are you really scared the CCP will come after you while you're outside China?
Companies in China have to follow specific laws, just like in the West. However, some of these may clash with Western values, like the One China policy regarding Taiwan. Personally, I’ve used DeepSeek without running into censorship, even when discussing topics that might be looked down upon.
Interesting! I'm Thai, not American, and I’d avoid politically sensitive stuff. But what about sensitive historical topics? I'm into that but wary because certain narratives might rub people the wrong way.
If you ask something inappropriate and then visit China, you could get into serious trouble! It’s better to be safe than sorry. But it’s not just about politics; there might be other sensitive topics too.
What do you think are some major no-nos aside from political topics?
If you're worried about the official version, there are alternatives! You can use DeepSeek on platforms like Huggingface, or you can even run it locally using Ollama. That way, you can avoid any direct issues with the official site.
I mean, only if I have to go to China. Besides, their influence extends to Southeast Asia too!