Archive · 29 Jul 2026

US Blocks New Foreign Robots and Inverters Over Spy Fears

US Blocks New Foreign Robots and Inverters Over Spy Fears

The US government is stopping new foreign-made robots and power inverters from entering the country.

They think these devices could be used for spying or cyberattacks.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added these devices to a special list that blocks them from being sold in the US.

Existing devices and those used by the government are not affected.

Manufacturers can ask for special permission if they can prove their devices are safe.

This move is part of a bigger effort to protect important technology from foreign threats, especially from China.

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