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Apple News shut down Fast Company's news channel after "an incredibly offensive alert" was sent to subscribers following a hack of the business publication on Tuesday evening. Fast Company also took down its website "until we are certain the situation has been resolved," according to a Tuesday night tweet. As of Wednesday …

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  1. snozdop

    Pre-publishing checks

    It's surprising that Apple doesn't seem to automatically check news alerts for particularly nasty words before publishing them. I'm guessing they will do now.

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    1. Jedit Silver badge
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      "It's surprising that Apple doesn't seem to automatically check news alerts for nasty words"

      Well, to be fair most people who review Apple products put those words in the body text, not the title.

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