Governor Jeff Landry has issued an executive order that prohibits the use of artificial intelligence platforms developed by foreign governments considered hostile, including those associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), within Louisiana’s government systems. The ban covers free AI tools in public schools, universities, and state agencies.
The executive order highlights concerns about foreign-controlled AI programs like DeepSeek. According to findings from the U.S. Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, DeepSeek has been involved in covert propaganda activities and transferring personal data of Americans to China.
Governor Landry stated, “This executive order puts America and Louisiana first. We will not let the Chinese Communist Party spy on our state or steal from our people.” He added, “As technology advances, so do the threats. This executive order ensures we are protecting our people, our data, and our national security from the CCP’s growing influence in AI.”
