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Bytes: Week in Review – Trump's mobile venture, online data brokers used to target MN victims, and an OpenAI-Microsoft breakup

2025/6/20
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Natasha Mascarenhas: 我认为目前只有一款智能手机符合美国联邦贸易委员会的标准，可以宣称是美国制造。特朗普政府推出美国制造手机的说法受到了分析师和专家的质疑，因为很多技术和制造都被外包到世界各地。苹果公司试图将其制造业多元化，在印度而非美国建立工厂。芯片等关键部件主要在海外生产。如果总统从移动电话业务中亲自受益，这会带来监管问题。我认为人们对特朗普的手机业务是否合乎道德和有效率提出了很多质疑。特朗普曾要求苹果在美国生产iPhone，否则将征收关税，但现在却推出了一个廉价的替代品，这引发了人们对公平性的质疑。

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The Trump Organization launched a new mobile service and smartphone, claiming it's 'Made in the USA.' However, experts question this claim due to the complexities of smartphone manufacturing and the limited number of truly American-made phones. Ethical concerns arise due to Trump's past pressures on companies like Apple to manufacture in the US.
  • Trump Organization launched a new mobile service and smartphone.
  • Experts question the 'Made in the USA' claim due to manufacturing complexities.
  • Only one other smartphone meets FTC standards for the label, retailing at $2000.
  • Ethical concerns raised due to Trump's past actions and potential conflicts of interest.

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OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly caught up in protracted behind-the-scenes negotiations that are in danger of boiling over into public conflict. Prosecutors say the man accused of assassinating a Minnesota Democratic lawmaker used online data brokers to help target his victims. And, the Trump Organization unveiled a new venture this week: a mobile service and a smartphone. Marketplace’s Nova Safo is joined by Natasha Mascarenhas at The Information, who explains why.