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AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it

Apple's AirTags were billed as a easy way to track your keys and wallet, but now the small button-sized device are being used by stalkers and thieves to track people and steal cars.
Apple's AirTags help you keep track of your things, but concerns have risen over their misuse.

Apple's AirTags were billed as a cheap and easy way to track everything from your keys and wallet to your backpack, but in recent months there have been a number of reports of the small button-sized device being used by stalkers and thieves to track people.

Last December, Canadian law enforcement announced that AirTags were being found in luxury vehicles to later be stolen. Over recent months, numerous stories have also surfaced on across social media of people finding AirTags hidden in their belongings.

In response, Apple issued a statement last week saying

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