FCC Blocks Chinese Humanoid Robot Imports, Citing Security Risks
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Read the full articleThe FCC has banned imports of foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, mainly targeting Chinese products, citing national security risks related to data surveillance and control. The ban affects new models but not previously authorized ones and is part of efforts to secure US supply chains amid rising AI and robotics adoption. China criticized the move as protectionism harming US interests.
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