Apple is being sued for $2.7 billion over its App Tracking Transparency policy, with claims the company applied stricter rules to third-party developers than to itself.
The lawsuit challenges Apple's implementation of App Tracking Transparency (ATT), the privacy feature introduced in iOS 14.5 that requires apps to request user permission before tracking across other apps and websites.
Plaintiffs argue Apple enforced the policy more rigorously against competitors while exempting its own apps from equivalent restrictions. The complaint suggests this created an unfair advantage for Apple's native applications and services.
ATT marked a significant shift in mobile privacy, blocking apps from accessing the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) without explicit consent. While praised by privacy advocates, the policy drew criticism from advertisers and app developers who said it reduced targeting capabilities and revenue.
Apple has previously defended ATT as consistent across all developers. The company faces multiple regulatory investigations globally regarding App Store practices, including scrutiny of how it enforces its own policies versus those of competitors.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed opposition to a national AI regulator during a call with Donald Trump last month, according to a White House official. A second source clarified that Zuckerberg did not explicitly ask Trump to change his stance on the matter.
Tesla is formally launching the Cybercab, a gold two-seater vehicle stripped of traditional steering and pedal controls. The autonomous vehicle represents a critical inflection point for the company's future.
Google's new Antigravity terms of service prohibit third-party access, with violations risking full account suspension. The policy has sparked debate in developer communities about API restrictions.
OpenAI terminated a partnership with Cursor, an AI coding startup, despite projecting over $1 billion in annual revenue. The decision came after SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, acquired Cursor.