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Apple News turns more left-leaning under CEO John Ternus, MRC says
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Key Points:
- A Media Research Center (MRC) study claims Apple News has increased its promotion of left-leaning stories from 65% to 67% and decreased right-leaning stories from 2% to less than 1% after John Ternus became CEO on Sept. 1.
- MRC President David Bozell criticized Apple News for excluding conservative voices, describing the shift as "blatant discrimination" and lacking a balanced news diet.
- The study notes that competitors Google News and Microsoft’s MSN did not exhibit similar shifts toward left-leaning content during the same period.
- Apple News editor-in-chief Lauren Kern, formerly of New York Magazine and New York Times Magazine, has been highlighted as a powerful figure influencing the app’s content selection.
- Apple has faced previous scrutiny over alleged liberal bias, with Republican lawmakers and the FTC expressing concern; Apple did not respond to requests for comment on the latest findings.
