Apple and Google defend safety records as UK clamps down on explicit teen content
Apple and Google have defended their child safety records after the government said it would force tech giants to block under-18s from sending or viewing nude images on smartphones. The Silicon Valley pair told City AM they had made progress on introducing new safeguards for teenagers after three months of talks with ministers failed to [...]
Apple and Google have defended their child safety records after the UK government announced it would force tech giants to block under-18s from sending or viewing explicit images on smartphones. The Communication Safety feature, introduced by Apple in 2021, helps prevent children from viewing or sharing nude photos or videos. Google has also made progress during negotiations but emphasized the need to protect users' privacy.
The UK government plans to introduce primary legislation requiring tech platforms to build safeguards directly into devices used by children. However, privacy experts warn that building technology capable of examining private content can create its own risks. The government urges tech companies to take responsibility and ensure adequate protections for children's safety.
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