In a bipartisan move, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) have introduced the “No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act,” aiming to prohibit federal employees from using the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek on government-owned electronics. The lawmakers express concerns that the Chinese government could exploit the app for surveillance and misinformation purposes.
Gottheimer emphasized the national security risks, stating, “The Chinese Communist Party has made it abundantly clear that it will exploit any tool at its disposal to undermine our national security, spew harmful disinformation, and collect data on Americans.” LaHood added, “The technology race with the Chinese Communist Party is not one the … .”
This legislative move follows reports that DeepSeek’s AI model performs competitively with those developed by American firms like Open … and Alphabet, but at a fraction of the cost. The app’s rapid advancement has raised concerns among policymakers and technologists about potential security vulnerabilities.
The proposed bill would specifically target DeepSeek and any AI applications developed by its parent company, High-Flyer, banning their use on federal devices. Exceptions would be made for national security and research purposes, allowing federal employees to study the app under controlled conditions.
This initiative mirrors previous actions taken against Chinese tech firms like Huawei and social media platform TikTok, reflecting ongoing concerns about foreign technology’s influence on U.S. national security.
Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek App From U.S. Government Devices
Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek App From U.S. Government Devices
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