US Bans DeepSeek Usage on Government Devices in New York State

new york, usa - New York state bans the use of DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI model, on government devices due to security concerns.

US Bans DeepSeek Usage on Government Devices

In a recent development, the use of the artificial intelligence model DeepSeek on government devices in New York state has been prohibited. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized public safety as the top priority, citing concerns over user data storage and potential technological espionage. The ban comes after members of the House of Representatives introduced a bill to outlaw DeepSeek's usage nationwide.

About DeepSeek

Supported by High-Flyer Capital Management in China, DeepSeek introduced its new open-source model, DeepSeek-R1, on January 20. The AI model quickly gained popularity worldwide for its cost-effectiveness and efficient chip usage, surpassing US-based ChatGPT as the most downloaded AI application.