US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban DeepSeek AI on Government Devices

Amid rising national security concerns, bipartisan US lawmakers are pushing to ban the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek from government devices, following revelations that its code may transmit user data to the Chinese government-owned China Mobile. Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Darin LaHood have introduced the 'No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act,' referencing past actions taken against TikTok due to similar security issues. The US Navy and NASA have already prohibited the app on their devices, and states like Texas have followed suit. Concerns about DeepSeek's ties to the Chinese Communist Party have prompted similar bans in countries such as Italy, South Korea, and Australia, where the app is blocked on government devices. Critics argue that the technology could be used for surveillance and misinformation campaigns against American interests. The potential implications of DeepSeek's operations have intensified discussions about protecting sensitive data from foreign adversaries.