Oh, there also was the mildly sensational "I wonder too, what taste Cheetos-dusted 78-year-old testicles leave in one’s mouth. Whatever the flavor, I hope it lingers."
Well excommunication is not appropriate as a term. Apple has cut off access to the most important cardinals for interviews, not told John he's out of the Catholic Church.
This article? If it caused consternation it boggles the mind. These are all completely normal reactions to Apple's AI missteps.
If detailed but milquetoast criticisms are grounds for excommunication, maybe the company really does have serious management issues.