TuSimple’s Controversial Data Transfer to China Raises National Security Concerns

TuSimple’s Controversial Data Transfer to China Raises National Security Concerns

TuSimple Sent Sensitive Self-Driving Data to China Amid US National Security Agreement If you’re searching for details about TuSimple’s transfer of sensitive autonomous vehicle data to China, this article explains the situation in depth. TuSimple, now rebranded as CreateAI, is a self-driving truck startup that reportedly sent critical technical data—essentially the blueprint for its American-made autonomous trucks—to a Chinese company despite a US government mandate restricting such transfers. This revelation raises serious questions about national security safeguards and the challenges of managing foreign investment in high-tech industries like AI and autonomous vehicles.                      Image Credits:TuSimple In early 2022, shortly after signing a national security agreement with US regulators, TuSimple began transferring sensitive data to Chinese truck manufacturer Foton. This was despite clear requirements to separate its technology and business operations from China-based partn…