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Researchers report that DeepSeek’s popular chatbot, associated with a Chinese telecom company, has been prohibited from operating in the US.

In a notable development highlighting the ongoing tensions between the United States and China regarding data security, DeepSeek, a widely used AI chatbot linked to a Chinese telecom firm, has been prohibited from operating in the U.S. This action comes amid rising worries about potential violations of data privacy and national security. Security experts have recently indicated that DeepSeek, which has become popular for its sophisticated artificial intelligence features, is associated with China Mobile, a state-owned telecommunications company already banned from conducting business in the U.S. Investigations have shown that…

Texas has prohibited the use of DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a statewide ban on the use of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek and the social media apps RedNote (Xiaohongshu) and Lemon8 on all government-issued devices, citing concerns over national security and data privacy. This decision, revealed earlier this week, makes Texas the first state in the U.S. to impose restrictions on DeepSeek, an emerging AI platform, along with RedNote, a widely used content-sharing app akin to Instagram. The governor’s office expressed worries about potential data collection by these platforms, which are associated with Chinese…

REDNote is gaining traction as TikTok confronts a potential ban in the US.

As the United States moves closer to a potential TikTok ban, users are turning to REDNote, a Chinese video-sharing platform that closely resembles TikTok’s vertical, short-form video style. REDNote has experienced a significant increase in downloads and sign-ups, especially among users in the US, as content creators and fans look for alternatives to keep their online presence alive. The interface and algorithm of REDNote are remarkably similar to those of TikTok, making it easy for users to transition. Following the announcement regarding TikTok’s possible ban, REDNote has reported a substantial…