Texas Draws the Line: DeepSeek and RedNote Booted Off Government Devices
Texas takes a stand against data-harvesting AI by banning DeepSeek from government devices, ensuring that no chatbot can infiltrate state affairs with digital espionage. Governor Greg Abbott leads the charge, proving that everything is bigger in Texas, including cybersecurity measures.
Hot Take:
***Texas: Where everything’s bigger, including the bans on AI chatbots. Who needs a digital assistant when you have a cowboy hat and a trusty lasso?***
Key Points:
– Texas has banned Chinese AI DeepSeek and social media apps RedNote and Lemon8 from state-issued devices.
– Governor Greg Abbott cited security risks and concerns over data harvesting by the Chinese Communist Party.
– Texas is the first U.S. state to implement such a ban, following similar actions against TikTok.
– Italy’s data protection authority has also taken action against DeepSeek due to data privacy concerns.
– DeepSeek’s response to Italy’s inquiries was deemed insufficient, prompting further investigation.