Intel has asked the Federal Communications Commission for an urgent exemption to continue using foreign-made automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in its US chip factories. In July 2026, the FCC added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, citing national security risks. The chipmaker says no validated domestic alternative exists and that replacing these systems could take several years. Any interruption in AGV use could reduce US chip output with significant national security consequences. The decision hinges on the Department of War, whose approval is required under the FCC’s Conditional Approval pathway.
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