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Re:Apple Ordered by UK to Create Global iCloud Encryption Ba... by 8338550bff96 on Friday February 07, 2025 @12:15PM (#42975063)
At what point is this just extortionary cash grab from U.S. tech companies?

Want to fund some expensive grand program? Find a reason to fine U.S. companies.

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Re:Apple Ordered by UK to Create Global iCloud Encryption Ba... by eastbound on Friday February 07, 2025 @12:33PM (#42975239)
Why not. Their hegemony is used as a weapon of war, since 1998 when Microsoft was condemned-but-not-penalized for its monopoly. Make it costly for USA to spy & conquer.
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Re:Apple Ordered by UK to Create Global iCloud Encryption Ba... by 8338550bff96 on Friday February 07, 2025 @01:29PM (#42975863)
Let us see how that works out for you
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