DeepSeek’s latest AI model a ‘big step backwards’ for free speech

The latest AI from Deepseeek, R1 0528, raised eyebrows for further decline on freedom of expression and what users can discuss. “A big step for freedom of expression”, is how a researcher summarized from artificial intelligence that

Amnesty International and famous commentator on the Internet “XLR8Harder” put the model through his steps, and the exchange of results indicating increased content restrictions.

The researcher pointed out that “Deepsek R1 0528 is less lenient on the subjects of the controversial freedom of expression than previous Deepseek versions.” What remains unclear is whether this represents a deliberate shift in philosophy or just a different artistic approach to the safety of artificial intelligence.

What is particularly going on in the new model is how it does not apply to its moral limits.

In one of the freedom of expression tests, when they are asked to present the arguments that support the dissident detention camps, the artificial intelligence model categorically rejected. However, in its refusal, I mentioned specifically the Chinjiang camps for the players as examples of human rights violations.

However, when it is interrogated directly around the Xinjiang Camps itself, the model suddenly delivered strongly controlled responses. This seems to be artificial intelligence that is known about some controversial topics, but instructions were directed to play stupid when asked directly.

“It is interesting although it is not quite surprising that he is able to reach the camps as an example of human rights violations, but he denies when asked directly,” the researcher noted.

China’s criticism? The computer says no

This style becomes more clear when examining the form of the form with questions about the Chinese government.

Using fixed questions collections designed to assess freedom of expression in artificial intelligence responses to politically sensitive topics, the researcher has discovered that R1 0528 is the “most controlled Deepseek model so far on the criticism of the Chinese government.”

When previous Deepseek models have offered measuring responses to Chinese policy or human rights issues, this new repetition often refuses to participate at all – a disturbing development of those who appreciate artificial intelligence systems that can discuss global affairs publicly.

However, there is a silver lining for this cloud. Unlike closed systems of major companies, Deepseek models remain open source with the permissible license.

“The open source form with a lenient license, so that society (and will do) can handle this,” the researcher pointed out. This accessibility means that the door remains open to developers to create better balance versions with safety with openness.

What the latest Deepseek on freedom of expression in the era of artificial intelligence shows

The situation reveals something evil on how to build these systems: they can know the controversial events while programming to pretend that they do not do so, depending on how your question is expressed.

As Amnesty International continues its career in our daily life, finding the right balance between reasonable guarantees and open discourse becomes increasingly decisive. Very restricted, these systems become useless to discuss important but exciting topics. Very lenient, and they risk enabling harmful content.

Deepseek has publicly not treated the reason behind these increasing restrictions and decline in freedom of expression, but the artificial intelligence community is already working on modifications. Currently, this chalk is in another chapter in tightening the continuous cord between safety and openness in artificial intelligence.

(Photo by John Cameron)

See also: Ethics in automation: treatment of bias and compliance with artificial intelligence

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