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It's true, I even recall Apple telling people who apply for jobs with them that they will use your personal Apple account. It's really creepy and dystopian.

Another creepy thing is the new "feature" in iOS where it recognizes text in your photos...ummmm no thanks

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> Another creepy thing is the new "feature" in iOS where it recognizes text in your photos...ummmm no thanks

I think all major platforms do this by now. Certainly for files in cloud storage, perhaps even the search indexers on your local storage too.

This is done on device.

I was thinking of windows too when I said all platforms.

Does this apply to any account on iMessage, or are Apple Staff accounts specifically flagged to be delivered and/or pre-saved unencrypted?

They have access to any iMessages they want: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2021/05/15/how-to-st...

That article states that they only have access when you have iCloud enabled.

Which most people do -- and even if you do not, if your contact does, Apple and the FBI have access to your messages to them.

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