The absolute state of journalism:

- Auto sears are not illegal. There are massive restrictions on ownership of them in the US, but law abiding citizens can own them. With the right paperwork (as a manufacturer) you can even legally make them.

- Auto sears aren't a "workaround for people who cannot obtain an AR or AK legally". The article mentions "ghost guns" repeatedly; building the restricted parts of an AR or an AK can be done with minimal tools depending on what your fit and finish looks like. Everything else can be bought online.