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Apple's Congo Conflict Minerals, Oregon’s Psilocybin Program, and Oldest Mammal Ancestor Found
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Quick takeaways
- The Democratic Republic of Congo's criminal complaints against Apple highlight significant corporate accountability issues surrounding conflict minerals in the tech industry.
- The discovery of a 270-280 million-year-old Gorgonopsian fossil in Spain reshapes our understanding of mammalian evolution and ancestral timelines.
Deep dives
Tech Ethics and Corporate Accountability
The Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated criminal complaints against Apple, alleging the use of conflict minerals sourced from war-torn areas. These accusations center on minerals like tin, tantalum, and tungsten, which are vital for electronic devices, and suggest Apple's supply chain is tainted with what are termed 'blood minerals.' This marks a significant escalation, as it is the first time a state has pursued criminal action against a major tech company for such issues, potentially setting a precedent for corporate accountability. Despite Apple's denial of these allegations, critics contend that the measures taken by the company to ensure ethical sourcing may not be enough given the complexity of international supply chains and the allegations of money laundering.
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