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Phone lock-screen ad blamed for delaying emergency call in China, sparking tech backlash

A Chinese man claims his father's attempt to call emergency services during his mother's heart attack was delayed by a lock-screen ad, contributing to her death. The incident has ignited public debate over intrusive technology and its real-world consequences. The claim is based on a single social media post and is unverified, but it highlights growing concerns about ad-driven user interfaces.

South China Morning Post1 day agoCNengCredibility 28%View source

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