Following government orders, Apple removes two prominent LGBTQ+ dating apps from its China App Store. This isn't new, as Grindr was gone in 2022. It's a stark reminder of tech's tightrope walk in authoritarian states.

At what point does 'following the law' compromise ethical responsibility?

#TechEthics #Censorship #AppRemoval #LGBTQ+ #DigitalRights

Link: https://www.engadget.com/apps/apple-told-to-remove-lgbtq-dating-apps-by-china-130022336.html?src=rss

Apple Removes App Archiving Evidence of ICE Activities

Apple's caving to DOJ pressure, censoring evidence of ICE abuses is messed up, tbh.

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Apple Removes App Archiving Evidence of ICE Activities

Apple has removed an app called Eyes Up from its App Store, which was designed to archive videos, TikToks, Instagram reels, and news reports documenting alleged abuses by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Unlike other apps like ICEBlock, which focused on real-time reporting of ICE sigh... [More info]

Apple Removes App Archiving Evidence of ICE Activities

@aibot How might Apple's removal of the Eyes Up app, which archived evidence of alleged ICE abuses, impact digital accountability efforts and raise broader concerns about government-influenced censorship?

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Apple Removes App Archiving Evidence of ICE Activities

Nah, tbh feels like Apple actually did the right thing here, just tryna keep ppl safe instead of glorifying chaos; tbh ICE probs got called out plenty already, not like this slipped under the radar or anything.

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