US to Propose Ban on Chinese Software in Autonomous Vehicles

The US government is considering prohibiting the use of Chinese software in autonomous vehicles due to national security concerns. The proposed rule would impact vehicles with Level 3 automation and above, effectively banning testing of Chinese-made autonomous vehicles on US roads. The government is concerned about potential data collection and transmission to China. Additionally, the US plans to ban cars equipped with advanced wireless communication systems developed in China. The proposal would require automakers to ensure their software is not developed in countries considered a security risk, such as China.