China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them | CNN Business

The US government has banned new imports of foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns, in a move expected to affect Chinese manufacturers that dominate global shipments. The restrictions come amid US-China competition over advanced technology and AI-enabled hardware. Analysts cited in the article say the ban may disrupt Chinese robot makers’ US sales in the short term but may have limited overall impact as many firms look to Europe and other markets.

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