Michael Schellenberger

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Score -120
2/21/2025, 4:48:58 PM
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Jared Duggan
@DugganJared
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@shellenberger @tim_cook You are wrong. What they chose gives the UK gov exactly what they want. From a technical standpoint, without ADP and encrypted backups, gov can access all users data from icloud and backups.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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328d
@tim_cook It’s true that Apple could have just quit the UK rather than accede to the governments demands, and in that sense it caved in. But it’s hard to see a publicly traded company responsible to shareholders doing that and so it appears to have chosen the best of two bad options. I may…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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328d
@tim_cook Here’s the context for this. The UK government is one of the most totalitarian in the world!
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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927d
UK politician @DamianCollins says he just wants to protect kids but he doesn’t. He wants to turn the Internet — worldwide — into a police state. No more private messages because criminals use them. What’s next, cameras in every home? Warrantless searches? Please stop this maniac.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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328d
@tim_cook Look what the UK creeps demanded:

“As part of its order to Apple, the UK asked it for access to global user data, Bloomberg News reported. The mandate orders Apple to provide access under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, a law that granted officials the authority to compel…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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328d
Thank you @tim_cook for standing strong against tyranny! 🇺🇸🇬🇧✊🏼
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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328d
“Customers already using Advanced Data Protection, or ADP, will need to manually disable it during an unspecified grace period to keep their iCloud accounts.

“The company said it will issue additional guidance in the future to affected users and that it does not have the…

The statement critiques Apple's compliance with UK government demands, suggesting that UK users cannot trust iCloud for privacy and should seek alternatives. It engages in public discourse by addressing privacy concerns and government surveillance.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about privacy and government surveillance, which could be seen as promoting awareness and caution, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy by advocating for user awareness and alternative solutions, aligning with the principle of respecting privacy and dignity. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of privacy issues, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding and empathy. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in personal attacks but critiques a policy decision, aligning with constructive criticism. [+1]