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Critics say AirTag Silencer could enable stalkers
Original: Silencing AirTags enables stalkers and domestic violence
ElevationLab has launched the AirTag Silencer, a device that muffles the speaker on Apple's AirTag trackers, preventing the anti-stalking alert that normally warns people when an unknown tracker is hidden among their belongings. A prominent reviewer is calling on the company to withdraw the product and recall inventory, arguing that disabling the warning sound removes a key safeguard against stalking and domestic abuse.
Why now: The product directly undermines an anti-stalking safety feature, sparking debate over tracker safety and corporate responsibility.
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- Silencing AirTags enables stalkers and domestic violence · Six Colors
ElevationLab has released an AirTag product I find appalling, and I strongly urge they immediately withdraw it from sale and recall all inventory. The AirTag Silencer is a simple device: remove the…
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