The proclamation orders adds six technologies, including DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, to the state's prohibited technologies list.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott banned the use of artificial intelligence and social media apps that were affiliated with the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party’s—but only on government-issued devices.

Governor Greg Abbott announced a ban on the use of AI and social media apps affiliated with the Chinese government on all Texas state-issued devices.

A group of influential senators are renewing efforts to ban children under 13 from social media and prohibit platforms from targeting teens with personalized recommendations, a sweeping proposal that is poised to gain steam with Republicans in control of Congress.