OpenAI has officially classified the Chinese AI lab DeepSeek as 'state-controlled' and 'state-subsidized' in a recent policy proposal. The organization urges the U.S. government to consider prohibiting models produced by DeepSeek and similar entities to mitigate privacy and security risks. These concerns stem from Chinese laws that mandate compliance with data requests, potentially endangering user data. OpenAI's escalating accusations highlight a growing tension with DeepSeek, which has been gaining prominence and interest from the Chinese government. The proposal aims to prevent intellectual property theft and maintain data security.