French publishers and advertisers ask Apple to remove Safari's Distraction Control feature, arguing it harms their revenue.
A coalition of French publishers and advertisers has urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to eliminate the Distraction Control feature in Safari, claiming it threatens the online advertising model vital to the internet economy. They argue the feature, which allows users to hide distracting website elements, could harm revenue for websites. The group is considering legal action, including contacting the European Commission, as Apple has yet to respond to their concerns.
October 22, 2024
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