Except that they [Biden Administration] kept working on it according to the unions and did achieve the goals.
https://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/23Daily/2306/230620_IBEWandPaid#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWithout%20making%20a%20big%20show,days%20for%20all%20railroad%20workers.

The news didn't do a good job of following up on it, or folks ignored it.
Or what's the example you're referring to?

So, because of greed and endless profit seeking, expect all corporations to replace everything that can be replaced - with AI..?

It will be cheaper/less waste in the long run as lightning cables are meant for single use before disposal. /s

They are real garbage though.
My apple OEM cables have only maintained connection for less than a month of cumulative use if they had to travel or do anything but sit unused on a shelf.