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US bans foreign - made humanoid robots , targeting China over national security
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from abc12.com · United States
The U.S. has banned foreign-made humanoid robots, specifically targeting China, due to national security concerns. This action highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and technological competition.
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