The FCC chair will speak at CES. Will he address the DJI drone ban?
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Key Points:
- The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will feature a "fireside chat" between CTA CEO Gary Shapiro, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, potentially adding political dimensions to the tech-focused event.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's participation is notable due to the recent FCC ban on the sale of Chinese drone manufacturer DJI’s products in the U.S., raising questions about whether the ban will be addressed at CES.
- The fireside chat's agenda is vague, promising only general discussions on how the FCC and FTC are managing the evolving tech landscape, with no clear indication that controversial topics like the DJI ban will be discussed.
- The DJI drone ban originated from national security concerns amid U.S.-China trade tensions, requiring
