Apple accused by DR Congo of using conflict minerals
www.bbc.com
The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.
  • stupidcasey@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    1 hour ago

    What an incredibly PC word for BLOOD DIAMONDS! I’m sure the world will be a much safer place downplaying that or if you prefer BLOOD MINERALS. But conflict minerals doesn’t exactly sound as hostile as it should.

    • Ace@feddit.ukEnglish
      61·
      4 hours ago

      I mean, “apple is accused of” isn’t much of a story. Anyone can be accused of anything.

      The authorities in France and Belgium will now look at whether there is enough evidence to take the legal action further.

      If it turns out there’s evidence then it might be more convincing. But this is literally just at the finger-pointing stage.

      Big tech bad, yes, agree, but let’s not jump the gun.

    • espentan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      9 hours ago

      Surprisingly, I’m not shocked at all. Heck, I’m not even surprised I’m not shocked.