The United States has implemented a ban on Chinese and Russian technology in vehicles, citing national security concerns.
The new regulations, first proposed in September of last year, focuses on modern vehicles equipped with cameras, microphones, GPS tracking, and internet connectivity which can be used to exploit data.
The rules will prevent Chinese technology from being used in vehicles sold in the U.S, with software restrictions taking effect from 2027 and hardware bans starting in 2029, as well as a restriction on Chinese car companies testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads.
The bans will not affect Chinese software developed before the new rules took effect or vehicles over 10,000 pounds (4536kg).
China is the world’s largest auto exporter and in the top three for U.S. automotive part suppliers, but Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the measure were needed to keep U.S. roads safe.
“This is a targeted approach to ensure we keep [the People’s Republic of China] and Russian-manufactured technologies off American roads,” she said.
“Cars today aren’t just steel on wheels — they’re computers.”
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