FCC bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’

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The FCC and White House banned humanoid robots and animal-like quadrupeds from China, citing unacceptable risks to national security. This action by the Trump administration seeks to limit China's tech explosion and keep Chinese technology out of the US. As a result, Elon Musk's unreleased Optimus will not compete with Chinese robots in the future. The FCC defines these banned devices as advanced robotic devices to protect the country's strategic interests.