Apple is halting a feature on iPhone notifications that has raised concerns over accurate news reporting, particularly for organizations like the BBC. The notification summaries, part of iOS 18.3’s beta release, have been criticized for providing inaccurate information, including false claims about individuals and events.
The BBC, one of the world’s prominent broadcasters, took issue with the summaries’ inaccuracy, prompting Apple to temporarily suspend the feature for news organizations. This pause will allow Apple to improve the notifications and prevent similar mistakes.
Apple has acknowledged the concerns and stated that they are working on improvements, which will be made available in a future software update. The BBC has welcomed this decision, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in news reporting to build trust with audiences.
The iOS 18.3 beta is currently being tested by developers and public testers before its release later this month or early next year, likely in January’s last week.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/01/18/apple-to-halt-key-new-iphone-feature-in-next-update-just-days-away