European data protection authorities are set to discuss Chinese AI startup DeepSeek amid growing concerns about how the company handles personal data. The European Data Protection Board will review the firm's practices at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, following questions from several national regulators about whether European user data is being used for AI training and if it could be transferred to China.

France's privacy watchdog, CNIL, has already questioned DeepSeek about its AI model and any potential risks to user privacy. Ireland's data protection authority has also requested information, while Italy has taken a more drastic step by ordering DeepSeek to block its chatbot in the country due to unresolved concerns over its privacy policy.

The European Union is known for its strict data protection laws, with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) considered one of the most comprehensive privacy frameworks globally. Authorities are now working to coordinate their approach to ensure a consistent response to DeepSeek's activities across the region.