"This morning, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to let itself retroactively ban gadgets and radio components that it previously approved for entry into the United States, if the company that makes them is deemed a national security risk. Officially, it's a way to close loopholes and protect US networks from backdoors in Chinese telecom gear. But it could also give the Trump administration a new way to block Chinese consumer electronics that run"
"on the open airwaves, starting with those from dronemaker DJI, even though the US government hasn't publicly released evidence that they pose a threat. On December 23rd, less than two months from today, new DJI products will automatically be banned from import into the US, unless an "appropriate national security agency" proactively vouches that they do not pose a risk to national security."
The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-0 to allow retroactive bans on gadgets and radio components previously authorized if their manufacturer is deemed a national security risk. The policy aims to close loopholes and protect US networks from potential backdoors in Chinese telecom gear. It could also enable the Trump administration to block Chinese consumer electronics that use open airwaves, starting with dronemaker DJI, despite no publicly released evidence of hazard. Beginning December 23, new DJI products will be banned from import unless an "appropriate national security agency" certifies they pose no risk.
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