Cybersecurity firm Wiz has reported that the Chinese startup DeepSeek unintentionally exposed sensitive information, including user chat history, API keys, and system logs, on the web. These data, stored in the ClickHouse data management system, were accessible without authentication and included over a million log entries. After being notified by Wiz, DeepSeek quickly resolved the issue.

This startup has recently experienced rapid growth, with its app topping download charts on both the App Store and Google Play. This surge has led to a decline in the stock value of U.S. AI companies and raised concerns among regulatory authorities. Additionally, the U.S. Navy has warned its personnel against using the tool due to security concerns. Some experts have also pointed out similarities between DeepSeek’s infrastructure and OpenAI’s.