US to Call for Limits on Chinese Vehicle Software Over Data Security Concerns
- Restrictions could be unveiled by US as soon as this month
- Measures follow probe of cybersecurity risks of connected cars
Many of today’s cars — both gas and electric — are equipped with devices connecting them to the internet, making them potential targets for hacking.
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The US is preparing to widen its confrontation with China over technology by challenging the world’s second-largest economy in the rapidly emerging field of autonomous and internet-connected vehicles.
Biden administration officials plan to propose limits on US sales of Chinese vehicle software as soon as this month, according to people familiar with the matter, a step aimed at addressing security concerns raised by a new generation of so-called smart cars. The move would include curbs on use and testing of Chinese technology for autonomous vehicles, the people said.