US Bans Chinese Robots and Power Inverters Over Security Risks
The US Federal Communications Commission has banned imports of certain Chinese-made humanoid and quadrupedal robots and power inverters, citing national security and supply chain risks. The FCC says the robots could be used to surveil Americans or be remotely controlled, while the inverters raised concerns over malware and potential disruption to the power grid.
US Bans Chinese Robots
REPORTER:
The US has banned imports of some Chinese robots and power inverters, citing national security and supply chain risks.
The Federal Communications Commission says humanoid or quadrepedal robots could be used to surveil Americans or be controlled remotely. The power inverters raised concerns over malware and disruption to the power grid. China's embassy in Washington urged the US to stop smearing Chinese companies, saying Beijing would take necessary countermeasures.
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US Bans Chinese Robots, Inverters
REPORTER:
The Trump administration banned imports of some Chinese robots and power inverters, citing national security risks to America’s infrastructure.
The Federal Communications Commission said the ban covers new Chinese-made humanoid and quadruped robots, along with new power inverters. Officials said the robots could be used to surveil Americans or be remotely commandeered, while the inverters raised concerns over malware and disruption to the power grid critical to AI buildout. China's embassy in Washington urged the US to stop smearing Chinese companies, warning Beijing would take necessary countermeasures.
