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Sterlite Tech, HFCL gain 5% each on reports of US ban on Chinese data centre devices

Shares of Sterlite Technologies and HFCL rallied 5% each after reports that the US administration is considering restrictions on Chinese data centre equipment imports. The proposed curbs could impact optical transceivers used in AI infrastructure. HFCL’s planned ₹400 crore capacity expansion in optical fibre and cable manufacturing also gains attention…

The Economic Times

Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components

Trump’s FCC is developing a measure to bar US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter devices, sources say

The Guardian - US

US mulling ban on key Chinese networking tech in data center component crackdown — White House wants to impose restrictions in 2026, China says it will respond if necessary

Sources say that the FCC is drafting a ban on optical transceivers for data centers. These components, which convert electrical signals into light signals, are said to pose a risk as they can be used to steal data, install malware, or disrupt data center operations in the U.S.

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Trump Targets A New Piece Of China's AI Supply Chain. Data Center Equipment Faces Fresh U.S. Curbs

The Trump administration is drafting rules to block imports of new Chinese optical transceiver models used in AI data centers, citing national security concerns.

International Business Times

Donald Trump administration weighs ban on Chinese AI data centre gear imports

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on new Chinese data center component imports. This measure aims to protect critical infrastructure underpinning the AI boom. The Federal Communications Commission is working on this restriction for optical transceivers. Officials hope to publish the ban this year, taking effect soon after. China…

The Economic Times

"Viewpoint Diversity" Conditions as a New Fairness Doctrine

My new article, now out in the George Mason Law Review.

Reason

Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on new Chinese data center component imports. This measure aims to protect critical infrastructure underpinning the AI boom. Officials hope to publish the restriction this year, taking effect soon after. China has stated it will respond to any actions harming its interests. This…

The Economic Times

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FCC under fire over Paramount gifts

Commissioners accepted the gifts while the FCC reviewed the company's megamergers

Salon

Will Elon Musk's Bullish Starlink Bet Help SPCX Recover? Billionaire Charts Ambitious Connectivity Plan Ahead of SpaceX Earnings

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) is doubling down on its satellite connectivity goals as the Elon Musk-led company is preparing to launch its second-generation Direct-to-Device (D2D) service in the third quarter of 2027, according to filings with the Canadian government on Monday.

Benzinga

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Robots, Including Roombas

The ban on new foreign-made robotic devices comes soon after regulators nearly killed Roomba maker, iRobot.

Reason

SpaceX Won't Buy Verizon or AT&T: Analyst Says Elon Musk Will Build His Own Telco Instead

Combining telco businesses with SpaceX could dilute the company's growth profile, divert Starlink cash flows towards maintaining legacy infrastructure, and reduce the premium investors assign to its future technologies.

International Business Times UK

China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House

New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling markets and the US tech industry.

The Guardian - US

ABC's Been Defending The View Against FCC Interference. The Latest Call Out

The battle against Brandon Carr's agency continues.

Cinemablend

58 years of attacks on the media by powerful leaders trying to deflect criticism, from Nixon to Trump

In his White House Correspondents’ Association dinner speech on July 24, 2026, President Donald Trump made his usual diatribes against the news media. He derided the “failing” New York Times and reiterated his complaint that CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins doesn’t smile enough. He dismissed the award she received at the…

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TechRadar

First drones, now robot vacuums — the US government's ban on foreign robots is confirmed to include many of the best robovacs and robot lawn mowers on the market, and brands may have been caught off-guard

The FCC has confirmed that the US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices includes robot vacuums and similar bots

Tom’s Guide

The US government just banned almost all robot vacuums — here's why (Update: companies respond)

The US government has announced a ban on "advanced robotic devices" entering the US. That means robot vacuums, robot lawnmowers and delivery robots on the ground are all under threat.

TechRadar

Amazon wants to launch over 5,000 satellites to build new mobile networks

A new FCC filing from Amazon seeks permission to launch an army of satellites to facilitate voice, data, messaging, and IoT support across the globe.

The Guardian - US

ABC argues that early license review by FCC is ‘retaliation’ for network’s coverage

In filing, network’s lawyers urged FCC to reject petitions to deny license renewals for eight ABC-owned local stations

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Latin Times

Trump Admin Bans New Chinese Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters Citing National Security Concerns

FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the restrictions are intended to "secure America's critical supply chains" and apply to new versions of the affected products

The Independent UK

US bans robot vacuums and ‘quadrupeds’ amid panic over Chinese humanoid robots

Restrictions come amid increasing fear that China could overtake the US in AI growth

International Business Times

The U.S. Has Banned The Sale Of Foreign-Made Humanoids Over Security Concerns. China Has Threatened To Retaliate

China said the U.S.'s decision to ban foreign-made humanoids "severely damages China-U.S. economic and trade stability" and threatened with countermeasures.

Tom’s Hardware

Foreign-made robot vacuums caught up in FCC robot ban — covers any ground robot over 4.4 pounds with a 200 kbps connection

The FCC has added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices and connected power inverters to its Covered List.

The US just banned robot vacuums – and the ripple effects are going to be huge

The new rules could change how quickly robot vacuums reach the US market

Benzinga

China Says US Humanoid Robot Ban 'Severely Damages' Relations—Here's How It Could Affect Elon Musk's Optimus: 'China Makes Half…'

Chinese authorities criticized the Donald Trump administration’s restrictions on foreign-made humanoid robots, saying that such a move heavily affects relations between the two countries.

International Business Times

U.S. Officials Believe Chinese Robots Could Pose A Security Threat. Their Sales Have Been Banned

Federal authorities have banned new imports of foreign made "advanced robotic devices," calling them a national security risk.

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