Get the latest tech news
U.S. ramps up scrutiny of China's lidar technology
Washington lobbyists terminate contracts with top maker Hesai
Washington is concerned that state-subsidized Chinese vehicles could flood the U.S. market and obtain swaths of sensitive data through lidar sensors. The White House announced late last month it will investigate connected cars to assess the national security risks associated with Chinese technological advances in this area. These concerns stem from a fear that state-subsidized Chinese vehicles could flood the U.S. market and obtain swaths of sensitive data through light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors, which also has potential military applications, sources told Nikkei Asia.
Or read this on r/technology
