Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 06/04 - What's The Problem With Sign In with Apple?
Jun 4, 2019
Washington is ramping up scrutiny on Big Tech, with antitrust investigations in full swing. Developers are hesitant about Apple’s 'Sign In with Apple' feature, which could disrupt ad tech. Firefox is taking a stand against ad surveillance by blocking third-party cookies by default, enhancing user privacy. Meanwhile, the troubling impact of YouTube’s recommendation algorithm raises serious ethical concerns, as it often leads to harmful content targeting vulnerable audiences.
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Big Tech Under Scrutiny
- Washington is serious about Big Tech regulation.
- Bipartisan House investigation and agency probes signal a significant shift.
Sign In with Apple Controversy
- Apple's "Sign In with Apple" is lauded for privacy but criticized as a power grab.
- Mandatory support for third-party sign-ins raises antitrust concerns.
Apple Updates
- The iPad will get limited mouse support, iTunes is being broken up (except on Windows).
- A fully-loaded Mac Pro could cost upwards of $35,000.