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Bipartisan Legislation Moves to Ban DeepSeek AI on Federal Devices Amid Security Fears

Reps. Gottheimer and LaHood propose banning the Chinese DeepSeek AI app from federal devices citing surveillance and security risks posed by the CCP.

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  1. House lawmakers propose DeepSeek ban on U.S. government devices

    The proposed legislation to ban DeepSeek from federal devices underscores a growing concern regarding China's potential to exploit technology for surveillance and disinformation, presenting a serious threat to national security.

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  2. Lawmakers move to ban DeepSeek AI on government devices

    The push to ban DeepSeek underscores a growing bipartisan consensus in Congress about the urgent need to protect national security from the CCP's invasive reach.

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  3. House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices

    The introduction of the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" underscores a growing urgency among U.S. lawmakers to protect national security amidst escalating competition with China and its advancements in artificial intelligence.

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  4. Lawmakers are unveiling a bill to ban DeepSeek from US government devices

    The introduction of the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" underscores a growing urgency to protect sensitive information from potential unauthorized access by the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting the need for vigilance against foreign tech threats.

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  5. House Bill Would Ban DeepSeek From US Govt Devices

    The introduction of the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" highlights the urgent need for the U.S. to protect its national security and safeguard Americans' data from potential threats posed by Chinese technology.

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  6. U.S. lawmakers move to ban China's DeepSeek from government devices

    The introduction of this bipartisan bill underscores a growing consensus that the risks posed by DeepSeek's technology are too significant to overlook, as the U.S. cannot afford to compromise its national security in the face of potential espionage.

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U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Darin LaHood have introduced the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" to prohibit the use of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek on federal devices. This bill arises from concerns that DeepSeek could facilitate surveillance and misinformation by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). With allegations linking the app's code to unauthorized data sharing with China Mobile, lawmakers stress the need to prevent potential national security breaches. As international scrutiny increases, countries like Italy and Australia have already restricted DeepSeek, mirroring action taken against TikTok.


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