Italian Apple Ad Featuring a Toddler With an iPhone Sparks Controversy

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Italian Apple Ad Featuring a Toddler With an iPhone Sparks Controversy

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An Apple billboard in Italy featuring a toddler holding an iPhone has triggered regulatory scrutiny regarding child safety and digital addiction.

What: The ad, part of Apple’s 'Relax, it’s iPhone' campaign, drew complaints from residents and Italian regulators (AGIA) who argue that marketing smartphones to young children normalizes 'electronic babysitting' and contributes to potential developmental issues.

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AGIA (Autorità garante per l’infanzia e l’adolescenza): Italy's national authority responsible for protecting the rights and safety of children and adolescents.

Original article

Apple is facing criticism and regulatory scrutiny in Italy over a billboard showing a toddler using an iPhone.

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