How do V-chips work?

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How do V-chips work?

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As of 1999, all TV sets sold in the Untied States are required to contain a viewer-control chip, also known as a v-chip. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about v-chips and television ratings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 4, 2013

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