Apple has once again decided to play gatekeeper, suspending its notification summaries feature for news and entertainment apps in the new iOS 18.3 beta, allegedly due to inaccuracies in its Apple Intelligence feature. This move raises questions about freedom of information and whether tech giants are too quick to censor content, potentially stifling free speech and limiting users' access to a variety of viewpoints under the guise of combating misinformation.
Apple's Overreach: Company Restricts News Summaries, Citing 'Inaccuracies'
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Jan-19
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Apple has temporarily disabled notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in the iOS 18.3 developer beta released on Thursday. This comes after several reports of inaccuracies in the Apple Intelligence feature; the content had been criticized for …
From The Mac Observer
Jan-19
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In a commendable move for digital accountability, Apple has paused its notification summaries feature for news and entertainment in the latest iOS 18.3 beta, following criticisms regarding the spread of inaccuracies. This decision underscores the tech giant's commitment to promoting factual content and safeguarding users against misinformation, a step forward in the fight against the pervasive spread of falsities online.
From The Mac Observer