A group of House GOP committee leaders has requested that the Commerce Department investigate security threats posed by Chinese government-connected products in various emerging industries. They emphasized that the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services is capable of both investigating and restricting potentially harmful technologies in sectors such as artificial intelligence and energy generation. The letter indicates a strong belief that China’s cyber operations present significant threats to U.S. national security, suggesting that risks include compromised power grids and manipulated industrial control systems.
The lawmakers stated that a proactive effort to secure the technology supply chain from the outset is crucial. Lack of action may lead to adversaries exploiting reliance on Chinese technology, affecting U.S. economic and military stability. Specific products mentioned in the letter encompass industrial control systems, robotics, cameras, and various tools essential for semiconductor production. TP-Link has been highlighted as a company under scrutiny by several U.S. agencies for national security concerns, although it disputes these allegations. The ongoing trade tensions and concerns regarding the security of Chinese-made products underscore the critical nature of this issue for the U.S.
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