UK PM tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
7 hours ago
- #Tech Regulation
- #Child Protection
- #Online Safety
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls on Apple and Google to activate or update software to block under-18s from accessing, taking, or sending nude images on devices, with legislation threatened within three months for non-compliance, potentially including fines or criminal liability.
- Tech companies respond with Google committing to constructive solutions and Apple highlighting existing age-verification and safety features, while child safety campaigners push for stronger actions amid rising online grooming and sextortion concerns.
- The government cites statistics showing 91% of 2024 online child sexual abuse reports involve self-generated content and plans exclude adults, alongside upcoming announcements on social media crackdowns, despite criticism from privacy groups over surveillance and implementation worries.