Exposed DeepSeek Database Revealed Chat Prompts and Internal Data
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The Spin
Narrative A
While OpenAI, like any tech company, has and continues to face security threats, its overall user privacy system should be trusted as much as ever. Not only does it work with world-leading cybersecurity firms to bolster internal safeguards, but its technology is used by countless companies to ensure their systems are just as safe. Its track record is proven by its blocking of 20 cybercrime campaigns last year from criminal groups and governments.
Narrative B
AI companies like OpenAI claim robust security, but their assertions are undermined by incidents like DeepSeek's database exposure. Despite the hype, AI systems still suffer from basic security lapses, such as leaving critical data accessible on the internet, showing that even with advanced tech, fundamental security practices are often neglected or mishandled.