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Trump administration bans Chinese hardware with eye on AI race
The action targeting China comes as the race between Beijing and Washington to dominate AI heats up.
TL;DR
- The FCC is banning imports of Chinese robots and power inverters due to national security concerns.
- Power inverters are essential for AI data centers, and robots pose risks of spying and cyberattacks.
- The move is part of a larger U.S.-China competition to lead in AI technology.
- Some foreign manufacturers may be allowed to sell products with conditional approval.
- A previous report found a backdoor on a Chinese robot dog model that could surveil users.