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    Chinese regulators block SoftBank’s $5.4B acquisition of ABB Robotics

    Authorities cited risks tied to overseas transfers of robot data and AI training

    Chinese authorities blocked the deal over concerns about robot data being transferred overseas and used to train AI models.

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    Chinese regulators block SoftBank’s $5.4B acquisition of ABB Robotics
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    The decision shows that concerns about cross-border data flows can affect major robotics deals. It also highlights scrutiny of data that could be used to train AI models.

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