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White House app forcibly installed on government phones

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Ars Technica AI ·

The White House has auto-downloaded a new app to all government-issued phones, and it cannot be uninstalled. One worker described it as "shooting pure unadulterated propaganda into our veins." The move raises concerns about government overreach and device control.

Meridian48 take
This story highlights a growing tension between administrative communication and employee autonomy, but the 'propaganda' claim may overstate the app's actual content.
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