The state of New York has banned the Chinese artificial intelligence assistant DeepSeek on government devices due to concerns about censorship and potential foreign government surveillance. DeepSeek recently surpassed other well-known AI models, causing a stir in the tech industry. Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed her commitment to protecting New Yorkers from cyber threats and state-sponsored censorship.
DeepSeek’s rapid rise to popularity raised suspicion among U.S. government officials about its safety, as Chinese companies are required to cooperate with government intelligence efforts. The ban in New York follows the signing of the LOADinG Act, which established guidelines for AI use by state agencies.
Congress also introduced a bipartisan bill to ban DeepSeek on federal government devices, citing espionage risks and national security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill to prohibit Americans from downloading Chinese AI models altogether.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has defended the data privacy and security measures in place, stating that the government does not require companies or individuals to violate the law regarding data collection. These concerns echo those raised about other Chinese-owned apps like TikTok, which led to a ban in the U.S.
Overall, the ban on DeepSeek in New York and the proposed legislation at the federal level highlight concerns surrounding Chinese AI models and their potential impact on national security in the U.S.
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