Epic's Ceo Says “find My” Is Apple’s Surveillance Tool

TL;DR


• According to Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, Apple's "Find My" feature is a "surveillance tool" that allows the company to track users' locations. Sweeney argues that the feature is not primarily designed for user convenience, but rather to gather data and monitor user activity, which he believes is a violation of user privacy.

• Sweeney's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Epic Games and Apple, particularly over the App Store's policies and the 30% commission Apple charges on in-app purchases. Epic has been a vocal critic of these policies, and has even filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging anti-competitive practices.

• While Apple has defended "Find My" as a useful feature that helps users locate their lost or stolen devices, Sweeney's accusations suggest that the company's motivations may be more complex. The debate over the balance between user privacy and the data-driven business models of tech giants like Apple is likely to continue.

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