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346: Really Ridiculous Content

August 12, 2021 1:12:23 69.49 MB Downloads: 0

Apple proposes to add controversial machine learning tools to the iPhone to protect children — but is it the right thing to do? Also, hey, new iPhone rumors! Apparently, no amount of questionable activity will prevent us from being consumers in this capitalist hellscape.

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