# FCC begins blocking gadgets with foreign surveillance chips

The FCC has started taking steps to block electronic devices containing chips deemed a foreign surveillance risk, according to The Verge. The move could affect consumer gadgets and global supply chains, reflecting growing U.S. efforts to address national-security concerns in hardware.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/policy/1017016/fcc-block-foreign-surveillance-chips-hivision-huawei-loophole) — 2026-10-22T16:23:48-04:00