Tim Cook says tech\u2019s dark side is real and is hurting people and strong regulations are needed to protect user privacy, Apple said in a speech in Brussels on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Details:\u00a0As promised, Cook praised Europe for passing its\u00a0GDPR protections. He also called on the U.S. to enact \u201ca comprehensive federal privacy law\u201d consisting of at least 4 key planks:<\/p>\n
Cook also took aim\u00a0at the companies that are profiting off the collection of user information, calling it a \u201cdata industrial complex.\u201d He warned of the privacy implications of mass data collection, and criticized tech and government leaders who downplay tech\u2019s negative impact on society.<\/p>\n
Key quotes:<\/p>\n
\u201cOur own information, from the everyday to the deeply personal, is being weaponized against us with military efficiency. \u2026 Taken to its extreme, this process creates an enduring digital profile that lets companies know you better than you may know yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRogue actors and even governments have taken advantage of user trust to deepen divisions, incite violence, and even undermine our shared sense of what is true and what is false. This crisis is real. It is not imagined, or exaggerated, or \u2018crazy.'\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we get this wrong, the dangers are profound. \u2026 We can achieve both great artificial intelligence and great privacy standards. It\u2019s not only a possibility, it is a responsibility. In the pursuit of artificial intelligence, we should not sacrifice the humanity, creativity, and ingenuity that define our human intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yes, but: The \u201cdata industrial complex\u201d Cook refers to pays for much of the modern internet, helping Google, Facebook, and many other companies target ads and keep their services free.<\/p>\n
The bottom line:\u00a0Supporters of meaningful privacy regulations can count on Apple\u2019s backing, as the company continues to try to stand apart from other tech giants, particularly Google and Facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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