That is a lie, most mobile arm processors are hostile. Mediatek contributes to the Linux kernel, and it isn’t a recent change. I don’t think they’re worst than any other mobile chip manufacturer.

https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Mediatek...

They are the easiest to root on Android too.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/amazing-temp-root-for-med...