AirTag harassment victims unconvinced by Apple’s fixes


This photo shows an Apple AirTag attached to a purse with tape in Washington, DC. When linked to a smartphone app, an AirTag allows a user to follow their belongings’ realtime geographic location – but they can also trail the humans carrying those items, sometimes without their knowledge. — AFP

WASHINGTON: Originally designed as a solution for the absent-minded, the AirTag digital tracking sensor is also sometimes employed for a more sinister function, with manufacturer Apple now finding itself the subject of anger – and lawsuits – from Americans who have been harassed with the help of the brand’s product.

The US$29 (RM127) silver and white gadget, the size of a large coin, is “an easy way to keep track of your stuff”, the Apple website boasts. Customers can attach it to their keys, a wallet or a backpack.

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