An international advocacy group has accused Apple, Google, Microsoft, Dell and Tesla of 'knowingly benefiting from' the use of young children to mine cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Hong Kong An international advocacy group has accused Apple, Google, Microsoft, Dell and Tesla of"knowingly benefiting from" the use of young children to mine cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
International Rights Advocates filed a federal class action against the five companies in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, where the group is based. The complaint claims that the firms"are knowingly benefiting from and aiding and abetting the cruel and brutal use of young children" to mine cobalt in extremely dangerous conditions.
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