In first for states, Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote apps from government-issued devices

In first for states, Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote apps from government-issued devices

Following worries about data privacy and national security caused by the proliferation of Chinese-owned apps, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday issued an order banning the apps DeepSeek and RedNote from state government-issued devices. The ban that includes artificial intelligence app DeepSeek and social media platform RedNote also extends to other apps affiliated with the…

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Gov. Greg Abbott issues this week’s third executive order targeting China

Gov. Greg Abbott issues this week’s third executive order targeting China

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued his third executive order in three days targeting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party. The orders, Abbott said, were directed toward fighting threats to state security and protecting Texans of Chinese descent from harassment and intimidation by the Chinese Communist Party and government. Abbott’s most recent order…

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