Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout: Reuters
The action blocks new models from U.S. sale and cites risks of data theft, spying and critical infrastructure disruption, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on imports and new authorizations for Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters to protect the United States' artificial intelligence supply chain from disruption and data theft.
- Authorities aim to avert hacking campaigns similar to the 2023 'Volt Typhoon' operation, after interagency groups determined that networked robotics and power inverters pose cybersecurity vulnerabilities exposing critical infrastructure to espionage or power blackouts.
- The restrictions apply only to new, unreleased models, though the FCC retains authority to revoke authorizations for equipment already approved for purchase in the United States.
- Producers may seek conditional approval for new devices from the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security through an FCC application process, mirroring existing exemptions for technologies like drones.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr stated the agency is acting "in lock step with our national security agencies" to secure critical supply chains, reflecting a broader administration strategy to decouple sensitive infrastructure from foreign reliance.
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