Chinese regulators have launched investigations into domestic AI model companies DeepSeek and Moonshot to assess potential data security risks. The probe focuses on whether user data or sensitive information may have been leaked through cooperation or exchanges with U.S. AI firm Anthropic. The investigation, reported by The Information, highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over cross-border AI collaborations and data handling practices between Chinese tech firms and foreign entities. Authorities are examining the extent of technical and operational interactions to ensure compliance with national data protection standards.