US may restrict software sales for Chinese cars - Bloomberg
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The US may restrict the sale of software for Chinese cars. The main reason is the problem of data security, according to Bloomberg.
According to the agency, the US is preparing to escalate its confrontation with China over rapidly advancing technologies.
Officials in President Joe Biden's administration are expected to propose restrictions on the sale of Chinese automotive software in the US later this month.
Anonymous sources noted that this move aims to address security concerns raised by the new generation of so-called smart cars. These restrictions may extend to the use and testing of Chinese technologies for autonomous vehicles.
Many modern vehicles, both gasoline and electric, are equipped with internet-connected devices, making them potential targets for hacking.
The anticipated restrictions are related to an investigation into cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese automotive software.
It was recently reported that the US may also restrict China's access to memory chips for artificial intelligence and the equipment used to manufacture them. Preliminary data suggests these restrictions could come into effect by the end of August.
Additionally, we reported that at the end of last month, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about China's "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea.
