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Minutes for HB2313 - Committee on Legislative Modernization
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Prohibiting the use of the artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek and other artificial intelligence platforms of concern on state-owned devices and on any state network.
Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Natalie Scott, Revisor, gave a brief for this bill. It prohibits the use of artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek and other artificial intelligence platforms of concern on state-owned devices and on any state network.(Attachment 7) She stood for questions.
Jacqueline Deal, PhD, provided testimony about the risks to Kansans using DeepSeek. The platform could be used to spread disinformation or progaganda aligned with Communist China Party (CCP) interests. It can be manipulated into providing dangerous information, such as instructions for creating bioweapons or promoting self-harm. The CCP's access to TikTok user data via Bytedance and use of it for surveillance of political dissidents has already been reported.(Attachment 8) She stood for questions.
Michael Lucci, State Armor Founder and CEO, testified in support of HB2313. Their purpose is to work with state policymakers to secure states against foreign adversaries.(Attachment 9) He stood for questions.
Nick Hoheisel, Kansas House of Representatives, offered written only proponent testimony,(Attachment 10)
Amy Bos, Director of State and Federal affairs, NetChoice, offered written only opponent testimony,(Attachment 11)
Chairperson Penn closed the hearing on HB2313.
