US Lab Investigating Chinese Lidar for Security Vulnerabilities

The Idaho National Laboratory is conducting a security review of Chinese-made lidar technology, funded by companies (or a group of companies) in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries. This research aims to assess potential vulnerabilities in China's technological dominance, which could impact U.S. defense and industrial security. Lidar is a critical component in autonomous vehicles' 3D mapping systems, and China's leadership in this field may force the U.S. to reassess its national security strategies. This development could also influence chipmakers like Nvidia and machine suppliers like ASML. China's dominance in rare earth elements (NRE) has accelerated U.S. efforts to boost domestic production, with semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC investing in new facilities to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.