… The problem is Sipeed built the NanoKVM with a RISC-V development board, that just so happens to include a tiny microphone. But in general, if you're nervous about using hardware like this from China, then pick something else. …
… My Framework 13 has run on x86, RISC-V, and now Arm, making it something of a 'Ship of Theseus'. …
… That's the reason people might still pay more for a Pi product, despite the lack of new hardware. Further reading: Raspberry Pi Pico 2 - RP2350 adds more PIO, RISC-V cores ESPHome on the Raspberry Pi Pico! …