Apple's Cringey Climate Change Video with Octavia Spencer Draws Mockery and Debate

Apple released a video with actress Octavia Spencer as "Mother Nature" checking on the company's climate change progress.
The video was widely mocked on social media as "cringey" and an embarrassing moment for Apple.
Critics said the sketch was over-the-top, portrayed nature subserviently, and that Steve Jobs would not have approved it.
Some defended the video as entertaining and increasing trust in Apple's climate initiatives.
Apple aims to have net-zero climate impact devices by 2030 through innovations like recycled materials and clean electricity.

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