Texas Bans DeepSeek, RedNote, Lemon8

Texas becomes first state to ban DeepSeek, Rednote on government devices after fury over China-backed apps
Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate our state’s critical infrastructure through data-harvesting AI and social media apps,” Gov. Abbott said in a statement.
Texas Bans DeepSeek, RedNote, Lemon8 on Government Devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his state 'will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate our state’s critical infrastructure through data-harvesting AI and social media apps,'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans DeepSeek, RedNote and other Chinese-backed AI platforms
The proclamation orders adds six technologies, including DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, to the state's prohibited technologies list.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Texas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
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DeepSeek is accused of data leaks and potential Chinese government surveillance. Italy, Taiwan, and Texas have banned DeepSeek over security risks. NASA and the U.S. Navy have banned DeepSeek on government-issued devices. Authorities in Greece, Ireland, Belgium, and France are investigating similar bans.
Texas becomes first state to ban DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices over security concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has banned Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek and social media apps Xiaohongshu and Lemon8 from government devices, citing security concerns over data harvesting and potential foreign interference in state infrastructure.
Texas Bans DeepSeek, RedNote and Lemon8 on State-Issued Devices
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a ban preventing government employees from using DeepSeek, Xiaohongshu (RedNote), and Lemon8 on state-issued devices.
Texas governor bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek on state devices
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a ban on the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, making Texas the first state to restrict this app. The ban specifically targets the use of DeepSeek on government-issued devices,
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