Apple denies CNNi 'citizen journalist' report that Steve Jobs suffered heart attack, CNN yanks story

Cyndy Aleo-Carreira — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:10:58 -0700

Apple has denied a report on CNN's citizen journalism site, iReport, that claims Apple CEO Steve Jobs suffered a heart attack.

Katie Cotton, VP Worldwide Communications for Apple, says the report -- which has since been removed from the CNNi website -- is untrue. The report had cited a single, anonymous source.

Both CNN's credibility as well as the overall credibility of citizen journalism may take a hit. Bloggers and other non-traditional news sources are regularly dismissed as either unable or unwilling to abide by traditional standards and ethics of journalism. Canadian blogger Mark Evans noted that even email conversations are considered fair game in the current news environment, and U.S. presidential candidate John McCain dismissed a YouTube video of his running mate straying from his campaign's message regarding foreign policy as "gotcha journalism."

Following reports earlier this year that highlighted Jobs' fragile appearance at Apple events, the new rumor was too easily believed, with Twitter rife with commenters. Some agree that the report is false, while others note that Apple's overall unwillingness to comment on Jobs' health during past news cycles could have the company hiding the real story. Based on Apple's recent stock woes, it might be a good idea for Mr. Jobs to make a brief appearance today reminding the world that the reports of his demise are frequently exaggerated -- and absolutely untrue.

Apple denies CNNi 'citizen journalist' report that Steve Jobs suffered heart attack, CNN yanks story

Cyndy Aleo-Carreira — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:10:58 -0700

Apple has denied a report on CNN's citizen journalism site, iReport, that claims Apple CEO Steve Jobs suffered a heart attack.

Katie Cotton, VP Worldwide Communications for Apple, says the report -- which has since been removed from the CNNi website -- is untrue. The report had cited a single, anonymous source.

Apple denies CNNi 'citizen journalist' report that Steve Jobs suffered heart attack, CNN yanks story

Cyndy Aleo-Carreira — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:10:58 -0700

Apple has denied a report on CNN's citizen journalism site, iReport, that claims Apple CEO Steve Jobs suffered a heart attack.

Katie Cotton, VP Worldwide Communications for Apple, says the report -- which has since been removed from the CNNi website -- is untrue. The report had cited a single, anonymous source.

Apple denies CNNi 'citizen journalist' report that Steve Jobs suffered heart attack, CNN yanks story

Cyndy Aleo-Carreira — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:10:58 -0700

Apple has denied a report on CNN's citizen journalism site, iReport, that claims Apple CEO Steve Jobs suffered a heart attack.

Katie Cotton, VP Worldwide Communications for Apple, says the report -- which has since been removed from the CNNi website -- is untrue. The report had cited a single, anonymous source.