Last month, a person familiar with the matter told The New York Times that Stewart told his staff that the cancellation came after “potential show topics related to China and artificial intelligence were causing concern among Apple executives.” Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Stewart felt “hamstrung” by Apple’s requests to be “aligned” regarding topics on the show.
Lawmakers confirmed that they would also reach out to Stewart to hear his side of the story.
True indeed. But Jon, as he has been for a number of other causes, may inadvertently be the catalyst that sparks action on this one.
Realistically, it’s probably a moot point. With all the money China pours into US industries, lawmakers don’t really have any leverage. But at least they balked!