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# [The Demonization of DeepSeek](https://erichartford.com/the-demonization-of-deepseek?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

How NIST Turned Open Science into a Security Scare

Oct 4, 2025 · 9 min read · erichartford.com  
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