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US government targets Chinese robots over national security fears
The US government is moving to restrict Chinese-made robots, citing security concerns over data collection and foreign access, as a Figure AI humanoid robot appeared at a White House education summit alongside First Lady Melania Trump, who suggested robots could play a role in education, highlighting the US-China robotics security battle.
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