Senators introducing ban on government use of Chinese robots
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Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to ban federal government use of Chinese-manufactured unmanned robots.
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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday to ban the federal government from obtaining or operating unmanned Chinese robots. The American Security Robotics Act would prohibit government agencies from using "unmanned ground vehicle systems," including humanoid robots and remote surveillance vehicles, manufactured by foreign adversaries. The measure reflects escalating concerns about U.S. reliance on Chinese-made autonomous technology within defense and intelligence operations. The bipartisan push signals rare agreement on restricting Chinese technology in critical government functions, a priority across both parties. The legislation now moves to committee review and would need passage in both chambers before reaching the president.
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Sen. Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the American Security Robotics Act, which now moves to committee review and requires passage in both chambers.
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