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FCC Bans New Foreign Robots and Power Inverters Over Cyber Risks

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

The FCC added foreign-produced mobile robots and networked power inverters to its Covered List on July 28, blocking new models from import or sale in the US. Previously authorized models can still be sold, and existing devices are unaffected. The move targets cyber risks from foreign supply chains.

Meridian48 take
The FCC's expansion of its Covered List signals growing regulatory focus on IoT and robotics security, but the narrow scope—only new models—limits immediate impact.
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