New York ban on DeepSeek on government devices and networks

In forceNew York: DeepSeek on state devices

Summary

The New York Governor banned downloading the DeepSeek AI app on ITS-managed government devices and networks, citing concerns about foreign government surveillance and censorship. It binds the state government, not private businesses; it relates to vendors that work on ITS-managed systems.

Who it applies to

New York government devices and networks managed by ITS; as a reference, vendors that work on them.

Penalties

The rule has no penalty regime of its own, or it does not apply.

Official name: Governor Hochul Issues Statewide Ban on DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence for Government Devices and Networks (February 10, 2025)
Official reference: Prohibición estatal anunciada por la Gobernadora de Nueva York el 10 de febrero de 2025, aplicada en dispositivos y redes gestionados por la Oficina de Servicios de Tecnologías de la Información (ITS)
Regulator: Office of the New York Governor; Office of Information Technology Services (ITS)
Official source: Check the sourceHow we verify sources

Key dates

February 10, 2025Ban announced

Obligations and dates

Obligations table
Obligation	Article or citation	Status	Date	Who it applies to	Verification
Do not download DeepSeek on New York government devices and networks	Prohibición estatal de la Gobernadora de Nueva York, 10-feb-2025	In force	February 10, 2025	Relates to New York State bodies and to vendors that work on ITS-managed devices or networks.	Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026

Do not download DeepSeek on New York government devices and networks

Prohibición estatal de la Gobernadora de Nueva York, 10-feb-2025In force

Applies from February 10, 2025

When it relates: Relates to New York State bodies and to vendors that work on ITS-managed devices or networks.
What the rule provides: On ITS-managed devices and networks: do not download or use the DeepSeek app.
Review which AI tools are proposed for projects with New York State bodies.
Typical evidence: List of AI tools approved for projects with New York State bodies
Supporting documents: AI Tool Adoption Policy
AI System Inventory
AI Vendor Due Diligence Checklist
Third-Party and Open-Weight Model Provenance Sheet
Unauthorized AI Discovery and Regularization Program
Verification: Verified in the official source on November 4, 2026Checked on governor.ny.gov (Feb 10, 2025 release): the ban prohibits downloading the DeepSeek app on "ITS-managed government devices and networks".