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FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported (arstechnica.com)
submitted 3 months ago by Alphane_Moon to c/technology
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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago

I see it just gets incorporated into their business model.

I’d argue it would meaningfully suppress the incentive for planned obsolescence for good faith manufacturers, and it opens up repurposing of equipment from less reputable entities.