Governor says state devices already banned from some Chinese apps, will review others

A reporter asked whether the state would follow other governments in banning a Chinese AI platform from government devices. The governor said Oklahoma has previously blocked TikTok on state devices and that he supports steps to keep "Chinese influence" off state systems, but said the specific platform mentioned required further review.

"You know, we did TikTok on, a couple years ago. I did that on state devices and really an easy decision. We want people working. They shouldn't be messing with, that kind of stuff on state devices," the governor said. He added that "all of those technology deals, we'll look at those," and that he would "check into" the specific platform the reporter named.

Context: during the briefing the governor also said his administration issued an executive order directing state agencies to assess vulnerabilities related to potential conflicts tied to Taiwan/China and to consider supply-chain impacts. He said some measures could require federal action and law-enforcement involvement if they involve foreign purchases or "straw buyer" situations.

The governor did not announce a new formal statewide ban or a timetable for any rule change. He said state officials would look into whether additional steps were necessary and would consult law enforcement as appropriate.

Ending: the governor directed staff to review the specific platform and reiterated that agencies would be asked to look for technology and supply-chain vulnerabilities.