Apple Rebuffs Investor Pressure to Cut DEI, Scrutinize AI (2)

Apple Inc. shareholders voted against an investor bid at the tech giant’s annual meeting aiming to reel in its diversity initiatives.

The proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research, a group that says corporate diversity programs can discriminate against White men, asked the tech giant to cut its inclusion and diversity programs, as well as its broader diversity policies, department, and goals. The group specifically referenced Apple’s inclusion and diversity program and its supplier diversity program. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment after the meeting.

Addressing an investor question about Apple’s diversity and inclusion ...