Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a statewide ban on the Chinese AI app DeepSeek from all government networks and devices, citing fears over foreign surveillance. The decision arises amidst rising market concerns about DeepSeek, a startup known for its cost-effective AI model, prompting a bipartisan push in Congress to restrict its use on federal devices. Lawmakers have highlighted alarming intel revealing hidden code in the app that could relay user data to a China-based telecommunications firm, underscoring a broader commitment to safeguard against cyber threats and state-sponsored censorship.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a ban on the Chinese AI app DeepSeek on government networks due to fears of foreign surveillance, prioritizing public safety and data protection.
The decision reflects serious concerns about DeepSeek's capabilities for user data harvesting and state-sponsored censorship, similar to actions taken against TikTok earlier.
Lawmakers introduced the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" amidst alarming intel that the app has hidden code potentially transmitting user data to China Mobile.
US tech stocks saw significant losses following DeepSeek's claim of developing its AI model at an unprecedented low cost, revealing the competitive tensions in the AI sector.
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