DRC Sues Apple Over Conflict Minerals in Congolese Mines
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a lawsuit against Apple in France and Belgium on December 17th, alleging the company uses conflict minerals from illegal Congolese mines, some operated by armed groups committing atrocities, raising concerns about Apple's supply chain practices.
DRC Sues Apple Over Conflict Minerals in Congolese Mines
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a lawsuit against Apple in France and Belgium on December 17th, alleging the company uses conflict minerals from illegal Congolese mines, some operated by armed groups committing atrocities, raising concerns about Apple's supply chain practices.
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40% Bias Score
iPhone SE Faces Competitive Headwinds in 2025
Apple's upcoming iPhone SE (early 2025) faces tough competition from Android rivals like Google's Pixel 8a and Samsung's Galaxy A55, necessitating higher specifications to compete, potentially impacting the iPhone 16 and 17 sales. The delay of Apple's AI features also presents a key challenge.
iPhone SE Faces Competitive Headwinds in 2025
Apple's upcoming iPhone SE (early 2025) faces tough competition from Android rivals like Google's Pixel 8a and Samsung's Galaxy A55, necessitating higher specifications to compete, potentially impacting the iPhone 16 and 17 sales. The delay of Apple's AI features also presents a key challenge.
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48% Bias Score
DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Smuggling of Conflict Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Apple, alleging its subsidiaries smuggled conflict minerals from Congolese mines via Rwanda, contributing to human rights abuses and armed conflict; Apple denies the allegations, citing its supplier oversight and conflict mineral reporting.
DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Smuggling of Conflict Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Apple, alleging its subsidiaries smuggled conflict minerals from Congolese mines via Rwanda, contributing to human rights abuses and armed conflict; Apple denies the allegations, citing its supplier oversight and conflict mineral reporting.
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44% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Urges Apple to Remove AI News Summarization Feature After False Reports
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its AI-powered news summarization feature after it generated false headlines for the BBC and the New York Times, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and damage to news outlets' credibility.
Reporters Without Borders Urges Apple to Remove AI News Summarization Feature After False Reports
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its AI-powered news summarization feature after it generated false headlines for the BBC and the New York Times, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and damage to news outlets' credibility.
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24% Bias Score
Apple-Meta Dispute: EU's DMA Fuels Data Access Battle
Apple and Meta clash in Europe over data access, prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta's 15 requests for access to Apple's software have led to accusations from Apple regarding privacy and security risks, while Meta argues that Apple's resistance hinders interoperability and innovatio...
Apple-Meta Dispute: EU's DMA Fuels Data Access Battle
Apple and Meta clash in Europe over data access, prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta's 15 requests for access to Apple's software have led to accusations from Apple regarding privacy and security risks, while Meta argues that Apple's resistance hinders interoperability and innovatio...
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44% Bias Score
EU Pushes Apple to Open iOS, Sparking Privacy Dispute with Meta
The EU's Digital Markets Act is pushing Apple to open its iOS operating system to rival companies, prompting Apple to express concerns about Meta's data access requests, which Apple says threaten user privacy, while Meta claims Apple is using privacy as a pretext to avoid interoperability.
EU Pushes Apple to Open iOS, Sparking Privacy Dispute with Meta
The EU's Digital Markets Act is pushing Apple to open its iOS operating system to rival companies, prompting Apple to express concerns about Meta's data access requests, which Apple says threaten user privacy, while Meta claims Apple is using privacy as a pretext to avoid interoperability.
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44% Bias Score
iPhone SE (2025): Facing a Competitive Landscape
Apple's upcoming iPhone SE (2025) faces intense competition from mid-range Android phones, particularly regarding generative AI capabilities, forcing cost-cutting measures while aiming for a competitive price point of up to \$150 less than the iPhone 16.
iPhone SE (2025): Facing a Competitive Landscape
Apple's upcoming iPhone SE (2025) faces intense competition from mid-range Android phones, particularly regarding generative AI capabilities, forcing cost-cutting measures while aiming for a competitive price point of up to \$150 less than the iPhone 16.
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48% Bias Score
FBI and Google Warn of Surge in AI-Powered Phishing Attacks
The FBI and Google warn of a surge in phishing emails mimicking Apple and other brands, advising users to verify sender addresses, URLs, and spelling before interacting with unsolicited emails; a recent TikTok video highlights a convincing Apple-themed scam.
FBI and Google Warn of Surge in AI-Powered Phishing Attacks
The FBI and Google warn of a surge in phishing emails mimicking Apple and other brands, advising users to verify sender addresses, URLs, and spelling before interacting with unsolicited emails; a recent TikTok video highlights a convincing Apple-themed scam.
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40% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI Feature for False News Summary
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its AI news summarization feature after it generated a false headline about the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, falsely attributing it to the BBC, raising concerns about misinformation and media credibility.
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI Feature for False News Summary
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its AI news summarization feature after it generated a false headline about the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, falsely attributing it to the BBC, raising concerns about misinformation and media credibility.
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36% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI News Feature for Spreading Misinformation
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its new AI news summarization feature after it produced false headlines from the BBC and New York Times, citing risks to public trust and media credibility; Apple has not responded.
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI News Feature for Spreading Misinformation
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its new AI news summarization feature after it produced false headlines from the BBC and New York Times, citing risks to public trust and media credibility; Apple has not responded.
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40% Bias Score
EU Orders Apple to Allow iOS Interoperability
The European Commission's preliminary findings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) require Apple to grant third-party interoperability with its iOS and iPadOS hardware and software features by March 2025, aiming to increase competition and innovation, a move Apple opposes citing privacy concerns.
EU Orders Apple to Allow iOS Interoperability
The European Commission's preliminary findings under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) require Apple to grant third-party interoperability with its iOS and iPadOS hardware and software features by March 2025, aiming to increase competition and innovation, a move Apple opposes citing privacy concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Urges Apple to Remove AI Feature After False Headline
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its new AI-powered news summarization feature, Apple Intelligence, after it falsely reported that murder suspect Luigi Mangione had shot himself, causing concern about the reliability of AI-generated news.
Reporters Without Borders Urges Apple to Remove AI Feature After False Headline
Reporters Without Borders is urging Apple to remove its new AI-powered news summarization feature, Apple Intelligence, after it falsely reported that murder suspect Luigi Mangione had shot himself, causing concern about the reliability of AI-generated news.
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32% Bias Score