Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
US Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist DeepSeek and Xiaomi Over Security Concerns
By Isha
U.S. lawmakers are pushing the Pentagon to add Chinese AI developer DeepSeek and smartphone giant Xiaomi to a list of companies allegedly aiding China’s military. The bipartisan request highlights growing fears that these firms facilitate state-led surveillance and modernization of defense capabilities. If blacklisted, the companies could face severe investment restrictions, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing technological and national security standoff between Washington & Beijing.