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Kane Simms
October 21, 2021

Why the UK Gov latest smart speaker recommendations are dangerous

Why the UK Gov latest smart speaker recommendations are dangerous https://vux.world/wp-content/uploads/Digital-radio-and-audio-review.png 1600 1200 Kane Simms Kane Simms https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/26839585565b6484d0560f5e365378f0?s=96&d=blank&r=g October 21, 2021 October 27, 2021

The UK Government-commissioned Digital Radio and Audio Review has proposed new regulation that would force smart speaker manufacturers and voice assistant providers to guarantee free access to radio stations.

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