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FCC Robot Ban Sweeps Up Robot Vacuums Too

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

The FCC's new ban on foreign-made robots extends to robot vacuums, not just humanoid machines. The rule targets devices with wireless connectivity that could pose national security risks. Manufacturers must now certify their products are not from banned foreign entities.

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The ban's broad scope catches consumer gadgets like vacuums, raising questions about overreach in the name of security.
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