> "Why not trust Apple?" Due to their actions, it's that simple. On this particular issue, I don't trust them, because they've built a capability to surveil p

> "Why not trust Apple?" Due to their actions, it's that simple. On this particular issue, I don't trust them, because they've built a capability to surveil private data of millions of people, on their private devices. Basically, to default to "you're the criminal and we want to verify that you're not". They presented this capability as a "safety measure". With that, you can consider: 1. If they weren't aware of the potential consequences of the system they've built, it's just foolish and shows that their decisions/predictions can't be trusted. (I don't believe they weren't aware of the potential of the system to be abused) 2. They were aware of the potential negative consequences (massive at scale) and yet decided to use PR tactics to hide that. If that's the case, they can't be trusted due to misdirection and lying. If you want other example, the first that comes to mind is their actions related to the butterfly keyboard fiasco. No (real) acknowledgement of the mistake, no apology but using PR to spin that into a new feature of the next model. Another is their monopolistic, rent-seeking behavior with App Store policies. The problem with CSAM is definitely worth solving but spying on everybody's data is not the right level to look for solutions. I imagine it would make executives feel better about themselves but - as far as I understand - it doesn't meaningfully address the root of the issue.