The Cowardice of Big Tech: Why Apple and Google Refuse the X App Store Removal
Apple and Google face criticism for not removing X from their app stores despite AI deepfake controversies. Explore the Apple Google X App Store removal debate.
Principles are for sale in Silicon Valley, or so it seems. Despite X's users utilizing the Grok AI to generate non-consensual deepfakes of women and children, the gatekeepers of the mobile world—Apple and Google—remain paralyzed. The expected purge from the digital storefronts hasn't happened, raising questions about who really holds the power.
The Selective Enforcement Behind Apple Google X App Store Removal
According to The Verge, the refusal to act against Elon Musk's platform highlights a lack of backbone in Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai. Apple's own developer guidelines explicitly state that apps shouldn't include content that is "offensive, insensitive, or just plain creepy." Yet, X continues to bypass these rules without facing the typical de-platforming that smaller developers fear.
Power Dynamics vs. Corporate Ethics
The hesitation suggests that Apple and Google are terrified of the backlash or the potential legal and political war Elon Musk might trigger. By allowing Grok to continue its unchecked output, these tech giants are essentially choosing power over the safety and dignity of users, exposing a glaring loophole in their moral leadership.
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