Texas Extends Prohibition of Chinese Technology, Including AI and E-commerce Giants

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has significantly expanded the ban on Chinese technology in the state, adding 26 entities to a list of banned vendors for state agencies and officials.This measure brings the total of Chinese companies in black“” to 50, intensifying Texas' efforts to eliminate threats to national security from its networks.

Expansion of Prohibition

The update to “roster” now includes a broad spectrum of Chinese technology companies, from emerging artificial intelligence startups to well-known names in e-commerce and electronics.Among the newly banned entities are generative AI startups such as MiniMax, Zhipu AI, Moonshot AI, StepFun and Baichuan Intelligent Technology.

Motivations and Implications

This action by Texas reflects a growing concern in the United States regarding the safety of data and potential espionage risks associated with companies by expanding the ban, the state seeks to protect its critical infrastructure and sensitive information from potential threats to national security.The inclusion of e-commerce and AI giants suggests a more comprehensive approach to mitigating technological risks.

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