US wants to ban Chinese software in autonomous cars
The Biden administration is reportedly planning to ban Chinese software in self-driving and connected cars due to security concerns. This would impose a burden of proof on manufacturers.
Insiders say the U.S. government is planning to propose a ban on Chinese software in autonomous vehicles. The Department of Commerce is expected to suggest prohibiting Chinese software products for autonomous and connected cars in the coming weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration aims to regulate the use of Chinese software in vehicles at Level 3 automation and above in the U.S., which would also effectively ban the testing of autonomous vehicles by Chinese companies on American roads.
Under these plans, automakers and suppliers in the U.S. would have to prove that none of their software products for connected vehicles or advanced autonomous vehicles were developed in China. A spokesperson for the Department of Commerce said the agency is concerned about the national security risks associated with connected technologies in connected vehicles.
The U.S. government's proposed ban on Chinese software affects self-driving cars in China as well, potentially sparking diplomatic discussions. The Chinese government might express its concerns over this policy, given its significant tech industry.
