Experts caution against technology sanctions against Russia

By Brenda Ruiz
Russia Ukraine War Tech Companies
This Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, file photo, shows the TikTok logo on a smartphone in Tokyo. On Sunday, March 6, 2022, Netflix and TikTok suspended most of their services in Russia as the government cracks down on what people and media outlets can say about Russia's war in Ukraine. AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato
Russia Ukraine War Tech Companies
This Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, file photo, shows the TikTok logo on a smartphone in Tokyo. On Sunday, March 6, 2022, Netflix and TikTok suspended most of their services in Russia as the government cracks down on what people and media outlets can say about Russia's war in Ukraine. AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato

Experts caution against technology sanctions against Russia

By Brenda Ruiz
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Experts warn that limiting internet access and pulling American-made tech in Russia over the invasion of Ukraine could backfire.

Rest hears more about how these sanctions could affect the local tech economy.

GUEST: Craig Timberg, national technology reporter for The Washington Post