A group of United States lawmakers is set to introduce a bill on Thursday that would prohibit the use of DeepSeek’s chatbot application on government-owned devices, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The proposed legislation comes amid growing concerns over data security and potential risks associated with AI applications developed by Chinese companies. Lawmakers argue that restricting DeepSeek’s chatbot aligns with broader efforts to safeguard sensitive government information from potential foreign influence or cybersecurity threats.
DeepSeek, a rising player in the AI industry, has gained global attention for its advanced language models. However, like other Chinese tech firms, it faces scrutiny from U.S. officials wary of Beijing’s influence over private enterprises.
If passed, the bill would add DeepSeek to a growing list of foreign technology services restricted from government networks. The move follows similar actions against apps like TikTok, which have been banned from U.S. government devices over national security concerns.
