[brookst]

So the thing the article concludes isn’t being done, must be removed?

[echelon]

Maybe that's the case. We should be vigilant and treat the concern with utmost seriousness.

Once upon a time, Apple announced they would do this. We can't ever let them.

[nostromo]

The article concludes that there isn't evidence it's being done -- which is different.

Apple should not be trusted without evidence. We should be able to verify what our devices are sending to Apple, Google and others.