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Apple removes Milan billboard after 'electronic babysitting' criticism

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Apple has removed a billboard in Milan that featured a toddler holding an iPhone as part of its "Relax, it's iPhone" campaign. The advertisement faced criticism for allegedly normalizing "electronic babysitting." AI

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Apple removes Milan billboard after 'electronic babysitting' criticism

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple takes down billboard after accusations of normalizing ‘electronic babysitting’ Apple has replaced a billboard in Milan that showed a toddler holding an iP

    Apple takes down billboard after accusations of normalizing ‘electronic babysitting’ Apple has replaced a billboard in Milan that showed a toddler holding an iPhone, as part of its newest “Relax, it’s iPhone” campaign. Here are the details. https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/08/14/apple-t…

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