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US FTC chair urges Tim Cook to review Apple News' terms and curation after a study claimed the app promoted "leftist outlets" and suppressed conservative ones (Michael Acton/Financial Times)

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission chair has asked Apple’s chief executive to review the terms and curation practices of Apple News after a study alleged the service favors left-leaning outlets while limiting right-wing sources. The FTC cited reports that Apple News allegedly excludes conservative publishers such as Fox News and Breitbart, prompting concerns about compliance with the platform’s stated terms.

Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.

How it was reported

  1. TechMeme·
    US FTC chair urges Tim Cook to review Apple News' terms and curation after a study claimed the app promoted "leftist outlets" and suppressed conservative ones (Michael Acton/Financial Times)

    The US FTC chair urged Tim Cook to review Apple News' terms and curation. A study claimed the app promoted "leftist outlets" and suppressed conservative ones. The warning follows controversy over the Super Bowl half-time show.

  2. TechCrunch·
    US FTC airs concerns over allegations that Apple News suppresses right-wing content

    The US FTC expressed concerns over allegations that Apple News suppresses right-wing content. FTC chair Andrew Ferguson cited reports from Media Research Center, accusing Apple of excluding right-leaning outlets. Apple CEO Tim Cook received the letter.

  3. Ars Technica·
    Trump FTC wants Apple News to promote more Fox News and Breitbart stories

    The FTC chairman accuses Apple of suppressing conservative news outlets on Apple News. Research allegedly shows Apple News promotes left-wing outlets while suppressing Fox News, Breitbart, and others. This raises questions about Apple's adherence to its terms of service.

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