Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek is banned from New York State’s government devices and networks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday.
The ban was issued following “serious concerns” regarding the app’s “connection to foreign government surveillance and censorship, including how DeepSeek can be used to harvest user data and steal technology secrets,” Hochul’s office said in a statement.
“Public safety is my top priority and we’re working aggressively to protect New Yorkers from foreign and domestic threats,” Hochul said. “New York will continue fighting to combat cyber threats, ensure the privacy and safety of our data, and safeguard against state-sponsored censorship.”…