US Prohibits Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States announced on Tuesday that it will ban the importation of foreign-made humanoid robots in a move aimed at China, citing national security risks. This decision could strain bilateral relations as the technological race between the two global leaders intensifies. China produces a significantly larger number of humanoid robots than the United States and other competitors, with analysts estimating its global market share to be around 85%. The FCC's ban includes new imports of humanoid robots, quadrupeds—often referred to as four-legged robot dogs—as well as foreign-made power inverters. In making this decision, the FCC noted that these advanced robots produced in foreign countries pose vulnerabilities in the supply chain for the United States, along with cybersecurity and national security risks. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated in a release that the measure aims to 'protect critical supply chains in the United States.' Washington has been taking steps to keep Chinese technology out with recent import bans, including those on drones manufactured in the Asian giant. Additionally, it is weighing restrictions on Chinese open-source artificial intelligence models at a time when Chinese AI is rapidly gaining ground. 'This is a constant succession of potential friction points ahead of the anticipated Trump-Xi summit in September,' said Samm Sacks, a senior fellow at the New America think tank focused on Chinese tech policy. US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in September, following their mid-May meeting in Beijing.
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