Lawmakers have announced plans to introduce the 'No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act,' a bill aimed at banning DeepSeek's AI applications from being used on government-owned devices. Citing fears that U.S. citizens might share sensitive information—like financial records and contracts—with the chatbot, the bill reflects growing national security concerns regarding AI technologies developed by foreign entities. DeepSeek rapidly gained popularity, recently becoming the most downloaded free app on Apple's App Store, outperforming major competitors including OpenAI. This move comes amid revelations from cybersecurity firm Feroot Security that highlighted hidden code possibly allowing DeepSeek to transmit user data to a site connected to China Mobile, raising alarms about the Chinese Communist Party's potential access to U.S. user data. Bipartisan support is evident in this legislative effort, driven by Representatives Darin LaHood and Josh Gottheimer, echoing previous restrictions placed on TikTok. As international scrutiny increases, Australia and Italy have already taken steps to block DeepSeek, signaling a unified front against perceived security threats posed by this emerging technology.