Bipartisan Bill Moves to Ban DeepSeek on Federal Devices

A bipartisan effort led by Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood and New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer aims to ban the Chinese AI app DeepSeek from all federal government devices due to national security concerns. The proposed 'No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act' cites fears that the app could be used by the Chinese government to spy on users and disseminate misinformation. Research has suggested DeepSeek's code connects to the Chinese Communist Party, raising alarms about data security and user privacy. Similar to past actions against TikTok, lawmakers are responding to growing apprehensions regarding China's access to sensitive information. DeepSeek has been banned in several countries, including India, Australia, and South Korea, reflecting global unease about its implications. Critics warn that using such technologies could undermine U.S. innovation and security, emphasizing the need for strict oversight and export controls.