Austin, Texas, February 1, 2025: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order banning the use of the artificial intelligence-powered search engine DeepSeek on all government devices. The directive was issued due to rising concerns over data security and privacy risks associated with the platform, which has gained significant popularity for its advanced search capabilities.
State agencies have been instructed to remove the application from government-issued devices and block access on official networks. Governor Abbott emphasized that the state must take proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information and ensure that technologies used by government entities comply with security and privacy standards. The decision aligns with broader national efforts to evaluate and regulate emerging technologies.
