Arkansas blocks Chinese-based platforms DeepSeek, RedNote and Lemon8 from executive branch devices
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday that Arkansas has blocked Chinese-based platforms DeepSeek, RedNote and Lemon8 across executive branch devices.
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DeepSeek is an AI app similar to ChatGPT while RedNote and Lemon8 are social media apps that let uses share content. Many may remember RedNote gaining popularity following the ban of TikTok earlier this year.
Chief Information Officer Gary Vance claims that the apps have raised concerns about data privacy.
'The Arkansas state cyber office has initiated network blocks on social media services that include DeepSeek, RedNote and Lemon8. These applications developed by Chinese companies have raised concerns about data privacy and the risk of unauthorized access to critical infrastructure,' Vance said. 'The primary objective in blocking access to these applications is to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive information from potential espionage or unauthorized data access by foreign entities, particularly the Chinese Communist Party.'
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders announces legislative package preventing Chinese government activity in state
Last month, Sanders announced the Communist China Defense Legislative Package, which blocks China from doing business in the state.
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