Governor Jeff Landry Bans Communist Chinese AI Platforms from Louisiana Government Systems

Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order to protect Louisiana students, universities, and state agencies from the dangerous influence of Communist Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The order bans the use of free AI tools created and operated by hostile foreign governments, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), in Louisiana schools, colleges, and state agencies. Executive Order attached.

The EO emphasizes that foreign-controlled AI programs, such as Deep Seek, serve as tools for the CCP to infiltrate American institutions and gather sensitive data. DeepSeek is an AI system found by the U.S. Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party to engage in covert propaganda manipulation and the transfer of Americans’ personal data to China. 

 

“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,” said Governor Jeff Landry. “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.”