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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
Business
Evan Morgan

Smart Trackers Turned Stalking Devices: Inside the AirTag Lawsuits

Apple AirTag
A close-up shot of the Apple AirTag box with product inside – Pexels

Apple introduced the Apple AirTag as a simple way to help people find lost keys, luggage, and wallets. The tiny Bluetooth tracker quickly became popular because it worked seamlessly with Apple’s massive “Find My” network and offered impressive location accuracy. However, not long after its launch, reports began surfacing about people secretly placing AirTags in cars, purses, and personal belongings to stalk victims. That growing controversy eventually triggered multiple lawsuits against Apple, with plaintiffs arguing the company failed to do enough to prevent abuse. Today, the AirTag lawsuits have become one of the most closely watched tech safety cases in the country, raising serious questions about privacy, digital harassment, and corporate responsibility.

How AirTags Became a Tool for Stalking

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