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Fri. 04/11 – Why COULDN’T Apple Make An iPhone In The US?
Apr 11, 2025
Europe might impose taxes on social media ads amidst rising trade tensions. The podcast dives into why Apple struggles to produce iPhones in the U.S., citing labor and infrastructure hurdles. It raises concerns about OpenAI's approach to safety as they rush to keep up in the AI competition. Listeners also get insights on Apple's challenges with Siri's AI improvements, balancing user privacy with the need for innovation, all while facing leadership issues in the tech sector.
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- The European Commission is considering a digital advertising tax on major tech companies as a response to potential trade tensions with the U.S.
- Apple faces significant logistical challenges in moving iPhone production to the U.S., stemming from the lack of a supportive supplier ecosystem and skilled workforce.
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Potential Tax on Social Media Ads
The European Commission is considering imposing a tax on digital advertising revenues from major tech companies like Meta and Google. This move is a response to possible trade tensions with the U.S., particularly in light of ongoing tariff talks. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has indicated that if negotiations falter, the EU is prepared to expand the trade war into digital services, potentially leading to a levy on ad revenues. This tax would be applied uniformly across the EU's single market, differing from individual countries' digital sales taxes.
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