Change record
CA-C-003072
DeepSeek Model License
Entity
Date detected
June 18, 2026
Effective date
June 18, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Developers Researchers

The provided diff context shows identical MIT License text in both the before and after versions. No substantive change to the DeepSeek Model License terms was detected in the available comparison data. The document metadata indicates 1 sentence was modified, but the actual license language presented does not reveal what that modification was. Without visibility into the specific sentence-level change, operational impact cannot be determined.

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What this means for you

The detected change to DeepSeek's Model License cannot be assessed operationally because the specific language modification is not visible in the provided comparison data. The MIT License text appears identical in both versions presented. Until the actual sentence-level change is disclosed, the practical effect on users or developers cannot be determined.

Key Clauses Affected

MIT License Standard Terms

Modification detected but specific language change not visible in provided documentation.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
4b5c28916c3ce8529122d0713252d08475d26f2380db738e3f1c514fbefb34c7
June 16, 2026 00:57 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
b13d14ddad0ef9998149a56736a209dfc0566f54194b300c2d49cf105e9c9f3b
June 18, 2026 00:56 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
June 18, 2026 00:56 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: DeepSeek
Document: DeepSeek Model License
Record ID: CA-C-003072
Captured: 2026-06-18 00:56:40 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-06-18-deepseek-deepseek-model-license-3072/
Accessed: Aug. 6, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

A modification to the DeepSeek Model License was flagged on June 18, 2026, but the specific change language is not visible in the available documentation. Without access to the modified sentence, regulatory exposure, compliance implications, …

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Document Context

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Document
DeepSeek Model License
Entity
DeepSeek
Captured
June 18, 2026
Source URL
https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1/blob/main/LICENSE
Other changes to DeepSeek Model License
Previous change Jun 16, 2026
The provided diff context shows nearly identical MIT License text before and after the detected change on June 16, 2026. …
Low Neutral
Next change Jun 21, 2026
DeepSeek updated the LICENSE file for DeepSeek-R1 on June 21, 2026 by adding clarifications to the MIT License display. The …
Low Neutral
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