Texas Bans DeepSeek, RedNote, Lemon8

Texas Bans DeepSeek, RedNote, Lemon8 on Government Devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his state 'will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate our state’s critical infrastructure through data-harvesting AI and social media apps,'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans DeepSeek, RedNote and other Chinese-backed AI platforms
The proclamation orders adds six technologies, including DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, to the state's prohibited technologies list.
Are Rednote, Lemon8 Banned in Texas? Greg Abbott Executive Order Explained
Governer Greg Abbott's proclomation calls for the removal of social media apps owned by Chinese companies on government devices.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Texas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
Abbott bars Texas officials from using DeepSeek, RedNote on government devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) banned state officials from using Chinese-owned technology such as DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices Friday. “Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Bans Select Chinese AI and Social Media Apps on State Devices Over Espionage Concerns
Texas Governor Abbott banned specific AI platforms and apps tied to China on government devices, citing security against espionage and data harvesting by the CCP.
Texas Governor Bans DeepSeek and Chinese Apps on Government Devices Amid Security Concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a ban on the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek and social media apps RedNote and Lemon8 from government devices, citing national security concerns over data privacy and foreign influence.
Texas-based Clapper is surging in the app store as the TikTok ban leads users to hunt for alternatives
The app Clapper has surged in downloads amid a potential TikTok ban in the US. It offers an ad-free experience and ...
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China-owned TikTok alternative RedNote’s surge in US sparks alarm over ‘serious’ security risks
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) called RedNote “another CCP brain rot social media platform.” China has long implemented a so-called “Great Firewall” that bans US-owned social media apps like ...
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Here’s Why RedNote Will Probably Be Banned Like TikTok
I mean, we have to.” Even if RedNote is not directly impacted by the TikTok ban, lawmakers are keen on curbing alternative apps; Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, told NOTUS if TikTok alternative ...
On RedNote, Chinese Cooks Cheer On Americans Experimenting With New Cuisine
A homestyle dish called steamed eggs is going viral among Tiktokers flocking to the Chinese app.