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FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported
(arstechnica.com)
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this post was submitted on 05 Sep 2024
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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.