US Targets Chinese Robots Due to Security Concerns

US lawmakers want to stop some robots from working in the US.

A group of lawmakers from both parties want to make a rule about where certain robots can be used in the US. They are worried about robots made by countries that are not friends with the US, like China.

The proposed law is called the American Security Robotics Act. It focuses on robots that can move around on the ground without a person controlling them. These robots can look like humans or be used for surveillance.

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The White House has a plan for using artificial intelligence in the federal government.

New robots are being made that can do many things. This is why officials are worried about security.

Lawmakers are worried about security because Chinese companies could put secret access points in their robots. This could let unauthorized people get sensitive data or control the robots.

The Chinese government has a history of putting its goals above being transparent.

A top AI company says Chinese labs used fake accounts to get US technology.

A new robot from Unitree Robotics is an example of the systems lawmakers are looking at.

The American Security Robotics Act focuses on federal use of robots. It targets countries that are considered enemies of the US, like China.

The law would stop the federal government from buying or using robots made by companies from enemy countries.

The law would also stop federal agencies from using these robots through contractors or funding.

Senator Cotton says robots made by enemy countries are a threat to US privacy and security.

The law would take effect one year after it is passed. There are exceptions for national security and research.

The law does not ban these products for consumers or private companies. It just stops the government from using them.

This law is important because China is quickly advancing in robotics. The US does not want to fall behind.

US companies are also working on robotics. A humanoid robot from Figure AI was recently at a White House event.

Democrats are warning about the risks of selling AI chips to China.

Unitree Robotics has made many humanoid robots that are now on the market.

If you are not in the federal government, this law will not affect you directly. But it raises questions about the security of foreign-made devices.

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This is not just about robots. It is about trust and who has access to your data.

Would you feel comfortable using a robot if you did not know who controlled its data?

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Kurt Knutsson is a tech journalist who writes about technology and gadgets.

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