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Robot Vacuum Ban Won't Boost Safety, Just Limits Choice

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

A proposed ban on robot vacuums would restrict consumer choice without addressing privacy risks. These devices map homes and some carry cameras, raising security concerns. The ban could lead to higher prices and fewer options, not safer products.

Meridian48 take
The ban targets symptoms, not the underlying data practices that create privacy risks.
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