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FCC bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’

Move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the US The Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, saying that the technology poses…

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The Federal Communications Commission has implemented a ban on the importation of humanoid robots from China, citing concerns over national security risks. The ban targets advanced robotic devices, which include humanoids and animal-like quadrupeds, and is part of a broader effort by the US government to restrict Chinese technology. This move is consistent with the Trump administration's growing efforts to limit the presence of Chinese technology in the US.

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