Apple boss Tim Cook has said his company may have to change its diversity practices as the US legal landscape shifts. His comments came just minutes after a majority of shareholders rejected a proposal calling on the tech giant to consider ending its diversity policies, such as the use of race and sex in hiring decisions.

Investors are widely expected to reject the proposal, in line with the company’s recommendation, despite rising tensions around corporate diversity efforts.

Unlike other tech firms, the iPhone maker isn't walking back its DEI initiatives. And shareholders have now backed that decision.