Key Points DeepSeek was removed from Italy’s Apple and Google app stores amid a data privacy investigation. Italy’s data regulator (Garante) is investigating whether DeepSeek complies with GDPR and if user data is stored in China. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has also requested information on DeepSeek’s data practices. DeepSeek remains available in other EU countries and the UK, but regulatory pressure on AI companies is increasing. The Chinese AI application DeepSeek has been removed from Apple and Google app...