Texas becomes first state to ban DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices over security concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has banned Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek and social media apps Xiaohongshu and Lemon8 from government devices, citing security concerns over data harvesting and potential foreign interference in state infrastructure.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Bans Select Chinese AI and Social Media Apps on State Devices Over Espionage Concerns
Texas Governor Abbott banned specific AI platforms and apps tied to China on government devices, citing security against espionage and data harvesting by the CCP.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Texas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
Texas governor bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek on state devices
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a ban on the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, making Texas the first state to restrict this app. The ban specifically targets the use of DeepSeek on government-issued devices,
In addition to TikTok, these 6 apps are now banned on government devices in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott added six more AI and social media apps to the state’s prohibited technologies list that already included TikTok.
Abbott bars Texas officials from using DeepSeek, RedNote on government devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) banned state officials from using Chinese-owned technology such as DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices Friday. “Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Stomps Out DEI Policies in State Agencies, Fuels Fiery Meritocracy Debate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders state agencies to ban DEI initiatives, claiming they're divisive and unconstitutional.
Texas Gov. Abbott to deliver 2025 State of the State Address on Feb. 2
The speech will be broadcast live on Nexstar Media Group television stations across Texas and streamed online through local station websites, according to the governor’s office.
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Texas governor activates 'tactical strike teams' to round up migrants with arrest warrants
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Texas governor hopes Trump policies can whittle down $2.9 billion border security request
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Texas Lt. Governor announces ‘Bitcoin Reserve’ as priority bill for 2025
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys hundreds more troops to Texas-Mexico border
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