Texas Attorney General Investigates Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek
Source: wng.org Concerns Over National Security and Data Privacy Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, citing national security and data privacy concerns. On Friday, Paxton accused the AI firm of operating as a front for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act. His announcement follows a recent decision by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to ban DeepSeek’s platform from all government-issued devices due to security risks. The company’s generative AI model, DeepSeek R1, made headlines in January when it disrupted the U.S.-dominated AI market. However, growing concerns about its ties to the Chinese government have led to increased scrutiny from U.S. authorities. Investigation Into DeepSeek’s App Store Presence As part of the probe, Ken Paxton has issued civil investigative demands to tech giants Google and Apple, requiring them to disclose all documentation submi...