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FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported (arstechnica.com)
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[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 months ago

I’d be a fan of a law that requires local control through standardized hardware and software protocols for any devices sold.

And no, I don’t think the standard needs to be codified into law, but I do think it should meet minimum requirements.