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Treasury blocks Chinese‑sponsored AI on state devices, seeks cyber funds and says crypto investments remain off the table
Summary
Treasury told the committee it has banned certain China‑sponsored AI apps (DeepSeek) and TikTok on Treasury devices, reported 200 million firewall attempts last year and requested an additional $200,000 for cyber operations; the office said it is not prepared to invest state funds directly in cryptocurrency.
Treasury officials told the committee they have blocked DeepSeek and TikTok on Treasury‑issued devices and that the department is prioritizing cybersecurity work as attacks and illicit targeting rise.
"DeepSeek and other platforms like TikTok... because they're sponsored by the CCP, they pose a significant security risk," Treasurer Garrity said, noting that an AI tool that can ingest data presents a higher threat profile.…
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