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The US Used to Demand the Best Tech. Now We Ban It

pcmag.com

June 28, 2026

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Summary

Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, expressed a desire to keep the Xiaomi SU7, a Chinese electric car he imported to the US. Marques Brownlee reviewed the Xiaomi SU7 Max, which features dual-motor All Wheel Drive and an 800V battery system.

Key Takeaways

Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, expressed a desire to keep the Xiaomi SU7, a Chinese electric car, highlighting its appeal in the US market.
Current US regulations impose a 25-year import restriction on foreign-market vehicles, limiting American access to advanced electric vehicles like the Xiaomi SU7.
The FCC has banned foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems and new foreign-made routers due to national security concerns, further restricting access to advanced technology.
Chinese automakers are flooding international markets with affordable EVs, while US companies focus on higher-margin vehicles, creating a disparity in the EV market.

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Community Sentiment

Negative

Positives

The US has the potential to leverage advanced AI models for improving system security and fixing bugs, which could enhance national resilience.
Private industry access to advanced AI models, albeit limited, could foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the global market.

Concerns

US bans on AI technology may hinder domestic development and allow other countries to surpass US capabilities, effectively pausing competition.
The perception that the US can control AI development through bans is misguided, as it only limits access to advanced models for American companies.