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U.S. Government Lab Reportedly Probing Chinese Lidar Security Risks on Behalf of Private Industry

  • Bruce Gil--Gizmodo.com
  • published date: 2026-08-21 21:23:30 UTC

The tests come as some American automakers are exploring the possibility of using the cheaper tech in their cars.

More affordable lidar sensors from China are looking increasingly appealing to American automakers. But a Department of Energy lab is reportedly looking into whether the technology could pose nationa… [+2871 chars]