What Deepseek's Controversy Tells Us About Global AI Strategy - feat. Jakub Szarmach, IP lawyer
In this 5-minute bonus episode of AI ON US x CTO News Thursday, we explore one of the most pressing questions for international AI leaders: Why are countries starting to push back against DeepSeek—and what can your company learn from it?
🎙 Hosted by Marianne (Co-founder of AI ON US) and John James Abadom (Founder of CTO News Thursday), we’re joined by Jakub Szarmach, a European IP & tech lawyer specializing in AI regulation.
🌍 What DeepSeek’s Global Backlash Reveals About AI Regulation and Strategy
As AI adoption accelerates, global regulators are stepping in. In this exclusive AI ON US x CTO News Thursday episode, we unpack the international response to DeepSeek, one of the most talked-about AI model launches of the year — and why it triggered bans, restrictions, and heightened scrutiny in over 10 countries.
🔍 What’s Inside This Episode (5 mins): Led by European IP & AI regulation lawyer Jakub Szarmach, co-hosted by Marianne Mazaud and John James Abadom, this sharp debrief dives into:
🚫 The global ban wave: Why countries like Italy, the U.S., Australia, and South Korea have banned or restricted DeepSeek
⚖️ What this means for AI compliance: From GDPR to the EU AI Act and U.S. state-level laws
🌐 How to future-proof your AI deployment: Why aligning with the strictest framework may be your best competitive move
🧭 Legal vs. Geopolitical dynamics: How regulation is becoming the new frontier of global tech strategy
🧠 “Compliance is not a constraint — it’s your competitive edge.” — Jakub Szarmach, IP & Tech Lawyer
🎯 Key Takeaway: In a fragmented regulatory landscape, international companies must adapt fast. From risk assessments to bias audits, this episode outlines what leaders must implement today to stay compliant tomorrow.
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💡 Global Hotspots Covered:
🌍 Regional Regulatory Response in a nutshell:
🇪🇺 EU : DeepSeek removed from app stores, flagged for GDPR violations.
🇺🇸 USA : Bans in NASA, Navy, and several states. White House considering federal action.
🇦🇺 Australia : Full government ban. Telecoms and banks follow suit.
🇰🇷 🇹🇼 Asia : South Korea halts downloads. Taiwan issues bans.
🇨🇳 China : Strict pre-approval, censorship, content moderation.
🛡️ Why It Matters for Your Company
The message is clear: If you're building AI, you're also building legal risk. This episode shows how staying ahead of AI regulation isn’t just the right thing — it’s a strategic business move. Whether you’re a C-level executive, tech lawyer, or policy lead, this briefing delivers the essentials to navigate, scale, and lead in the new AI reality.
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🗓️ Episode Date: April 18, 2025
🎙️ Guests: Jakub Szarmach
🎬 Hosts: Marianne & John