Tech Giants Face AI Transparency Scrutiny Amid Apple's 'Apple Intelligence' Delays and Meta's Data Misuse Allegations
Published on 5.16.25
The development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pressing concern in the tech industry, with several high-profile companies facing scrutiny over their handling of user data and AI practices.
Apple's "Apple Intelligence" features have been delayed due to criticism from employees, who describe the progress as "ugly and embarrassing." This setback raises questions about the company's ability to deliver on its promise of innovative AI capabilities.
Meta is also facing a separate controversy after being sent a cease and desist letter by NOYB, led by Max Schrems, over concerns that personal data from European Instagram and Facebook users is being used for training AI models without their consent. This has sparked debate about the validity of Apple's "privacy-first" brand reputation.
A recent investigation revealed that Siri may have overheard sensitive information from users between 2014 and 2023, raising further concerns about data protection.