Apple CEO Tim Cook wants the tech industry to take action against "fake news" stories that are polluting the web. Speaking with The Daily Telegraph newspaper, Cook also said "all of us technology companies need to create some tools that help diminish the volume of fake news." Other leading tech company CEOs, like Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg, have spoken about the problem in recent months. When asked if Apple would commit to funding a PSA campaign, an Apple spokesman said the company had no further comment on Cook's interview. The Apple CEO also suggested that tech companies can help weed out fake stories, though he added, "We must try to squeeze this without stepping on freedom of speech and of the press."

Source: CNN February 12, 2017 00:56 UTC