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New York State Bans DeepSeek From Government Devices

New York State has banned AI startup DeepSeek from government devices due to concerns over data privacy and censorship risks, confirmed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
The ban prevents New York State employees from downloading DeepSeek on government-issued devices, as it poses national security risks by collecting user data stored in China.
DeepSeek has shown signs of censorship aligned with the Chinese Communist Party, refusing to answer questions about sensitive topics.
Experts have raised concerns about DeepSeek's claims of developing an advanced AI model, suggesting it may have more resources than publicly admitted.

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New York state bans DeepSeek from government devices

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