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US Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has taken an active role in debates around technology, artificial intelligence and automation policy. She has raised concerns about the impact of AI and robotics on jobs, data privacy and market concentration. She supports stronger oversight of emerging tech.

Will the US Government Ban China’s AI-Powered Robots?

March 28, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Chuck Schumer vs. Unitree's G1 humanoid robot from China

Chinese robots appear headed for a federal ban in the United States.

2026: The Year the AI and Robotics Debate Gets Nasty

January 17, 2026December 30, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AOC vs. JD Vance

The vibe shift surrounding AI and robotics heading into 2026 is palpable. There’s one near certainty for the coming year: Things will get really nasty.

Trump’s 2026 Robotics Strategy Sets the Stage for a 2028 Political Battle

January 17, 2026December 4, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Illustration of Donald Trump as a cyborg

The Trump administration is reportedly planning a major robotics push in 2026 to counter China’s growing dominance in the age of embodied artificial intelligence.

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