Policy · 2h ago
Tim Cook warns data is 'weaponized' in ad tech critique
Apple CEO Tim Cook criticized the modern advertising data pipeline, saying personal information is being 'weaponized against us with military efficiency.' His remarks highlight growing concerns over privacy and data misuse in digital advertising. Cook's statement underscores Apple's ongoing push for stronger user privacy protections.
Meridian48 take
Cook's rhetoric is sharp, but Apple's own ad business raises questions about whether this is principle or competitive positioning.
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Quote of the day by Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'Our own information is being weaponized against us with military efficiency' — a scathing critique of the modern advertising data pipeline →
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