US intelligence chief criticises UK demand for Apple data ‘back door’
Tulsi Gabbard said move would make Americans more vulnerable to ‘cyber exploitation’
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US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand
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Encryption ‘back doors’ are a bad idea
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What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you
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Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order
iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user dataFinancial Times - 5d -
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Apple announces plans to create 20,000 US jobs in pitch to Trump
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Apple commits to $500bn US investment and promises 20,000 new jobs
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Apple planning to invest $500B in US, hire 20K people
Apple announced Monday that it plans to spend more than $500 billion in the United States and hire more than 20,000 people over the next several years. The tech behemoth said the investments will ...The Hill - 2d -
Apple announces $500bn in US investments over next four years
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Zelenskyy says he would ‘quit for peace’ as he refuses US demand for Ukraine minerals
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Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference
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Top shale boss says US oil companies will not flock back to Russia
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US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing
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US personnel office walks back email ultimatum from Musk to workers
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FirstFT: US drives UN resolution on Ukraine war with Russian backing
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Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone
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Travis Kelce retirement rumors: Chiefs GM expects star TE back next season, says he's 'fired up' about playing
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Tinubu ex-ally criticises Nigeria reforms
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Reeves’ private share trading plan criticised by executives
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