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US Bans Chinese Humanoid Robots Citing National Security

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

The Trump administration has banned new Chinese-made humanoid and four-legged robots from entering the US, citing national security concerns. The move targets advanced robotics from Chinese firms, potentially impacting supply chains and innovation. Officials argue the robots could be used for surveillance or military purposes.

Meridian48 take
The ban underscores growing tech decoupling between the US and China, but its impact may be limited given the early stage of humanoid robotics.
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