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Re:Silenced AirTags with disabled speakers are popping up fo... by riversflow on Thursday February 03, 2022 @06:57PM (#30200823)
> Apple has built a find-me network that actually works. Therefore it also works for stalking. Therefore Apple is getting the criticism.

Isn’t this criticism a bit like arguing that binoculars/telescopes are bad because they allow people to peep into other peoples windows or cars deserve criticism because they allow you to tail someone(or run from authorities)?

Tools can basically always be misused.

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Re:Silenced AirTags with disabled speakers are popping up fo... by taneq on Thursday February 03, 2022 @08:04PM (#30201448)
More like the criticism that tiny cameras DO get because they're used for stalking / creepshots.
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Re:Silenced AirTags with disabled speakers are popping up fo... by resoluteteeth on Saturday February 05, 2022 @03:39PM (#30225714)
It would be like criticizing a company for making a new type of telescope that is massively easier to use to spy on people
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Re:Silenced AirTags with disabled speakers are popping up fo... by austhrow743 on Thursday February 03, 2022 @07:08PM (#30200921)
Yes it is exactly like that.
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