The FCC is blocking gadgets containing the HiVision Hi3516CV610 UHD Smart Vision SoC chip, citing national security concerns over 'foreign surveillance chips.' This marks the first exercise of the FCC's newly granted authority to ban devices with components from companies on its threat list. The agency has not disclosed which specific products were blocked.
Background
The FCC recently gained authority under bipartisan legislation to block devices containing chips from companies deemed national security threats, particularly Chinese manufacturers like Huawei. This represents a significant expansion of the agency's regulatory reach into consumer electronics and supply chain security.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Oct 23, 2026 at 04:23 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10