The North Star has always been the same, which for us, is about making insanely great products that really change the world in some way - enrich people's lives.
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A back door is a nonstarter. It means we are all not safe... I don't support a back door for any government, ever.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A back door in technology compromises security, making everyone vulnerable.
Tim Cook emphasizes the dangers of allowing governments to have backdoor access to technology systems, suggesting that such access undermines the safety and security of all users. By rejecting the notion of back doors, he advocates for the protection of individual privacy and the integrity of technological systems against unauthorized access.
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SecurityPrivacyBack DoorGovernmentTechnologyVulnerability
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a discussion on cybersecurity at a tech conference.
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