The US has banned the import of humanoid robots and dog-like robots…

The US has banned the import of humanoid robots and dog-like robots from abroad: authorities believe they may be used for surveillance.

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under the Trump administration, has banned the import of autonomous mobile robots, humanoid robots, and quadruped robot dogs into the United States.
The ban applies to robots weighing more than 2 kg and excludes industrial robots used in manufacturing.
The FCC cited national security concerns, including the risk of remote surveillance and espionage by foreign devices.
The decision also includes a ban on importing inverters that connect renewable energy sources and batteries to data center networks.
Importation is now permitted only with approval from the Pentagon.
The measures target products not yet certified by the FCC, but the agency retains authority to revoke permits for already approved models.
China has officially opposed the U.S. ban, calling it an abuse of national security grounds and threatening countermeasures.

The FCC's measure is not directed against any specific country, though it primarily affects Chinese producers and aims to protect American developers from competition. — tg_dwglavnoe
China has explicitly stated that it opposes the U.S. ban and will take necessary measures to defend the legal rights and interests of Chinese companies. — interfax
The Trump administration aims to protect American AI supply chains from 'Chinese threats' such as data theft, cyberattacks, and disruptions, while encouraging domestic production relocation. — kommersant