06.08.2018 11:28 Uhr, Quelle: 9to5Mac

Apple Podcasts removes five Infowars podcasts from directory citing violations of hate speech guidelines

Apple has removed five Infowars podcasts from the Apple Podcasts platform. Apple confirmed the decision to Buzzfeed News overnight, and is the first major tech company to blanket ban almost all of Alex Jones’ content. Apple said that it does not tolerate hate speech, and clear guidelines dictate the types of content that are accessible on its platforms. Companies like YouTube and Spotify have pulled select episodes before. Apple is the leading podcast distribution platform and its more drastic approach naturally put pressure on other players to follow suit.Only one InfoWars show remains on Apple’s service, ‘Real News with David Night’. Apple did not say why this show alone was allowed to stay up. more…

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