The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed a ban on foreign-made robots, including humanoid and four-legged robots from China, citing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This ban, announced on July 28, adds 'foreign-produced advanced robotic devices' to the FCC's Covered List, which identifies technologies considered to pose an unacceptable risk to US national security and the safety of US persons. The FCC stated that it must follow the direction of a qualifying national security authority to update this list, which involved an interagency body convened by the White House that included national security agencies.
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US FCC Imposes Ban on Foreign-Made Robots Due to Security Concerns
The US FCC has banned foreign-made robots, including those from China, due to cybersecurity concerns. This decision adds these robots to a list of technologies deemed a risk to national security, following a directive from national security authorities.
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