Apple accused of outsourcing ‘unethical practices’ to other companies for AI profit [Video]

Apple may face new shareholder scrutiny over its AI practices following a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The document was filed ahead of Apple’s next Annual Shareholder Meeting that’s scheduled for February 25 at 8 a.m. PT.

The National Legal and Policy Center has submitted a proposal urging Apple to disclose how it acquires and uses external data for AI training. The filing, disclosed on the SEC’s website, highlights potential legal risks tied to data privacy and intellectual property rights. That’s despite Apple’s brand alignment with privacy-centric policies.

The NLPC’s proposal, listed as Proposal No. 4 in Apple’s 2025 proxy materials, requests that Apple produce a report outlining its policies on AI data acquisition and ethics. Specifically, the NLPC wants Apple to address:

The NLPC argues that Apple, as a leading technology company with a reputation for user privacy, should set a higher standard in AI ethics. The proposal notes that competitors, including OpenAI, Google, …