Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones
Summary
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has given Apple and Google three months to add software that blocks children from taking, sharing, or viewing nude images on their phones. If the companies do not comply by September, the government will create laws to enforce these protections on all phones and tablets sold in the UK.Key Facts
- Apple and Google must install tools that detect and block explicit images on children’s devices by September.
- The software will prevent children from taking photos or sharing images of genitalia unless verified as adults.
- If companies fail to act, the UK government will pass laws requiring this protection on all new phones and tablets.
- Adults will still be able to access nude content through an age verification system.
- The move aims to protect children from exposure to pornography and online grooming by predators.
- Some companies, like HMD Global, have already introduced devices with this blocking software called HarmBlock.
- Current systems by Apple and Google only offer content warnings that can be bypassed with a passcode.
- The UK plans to introduce tougher rules similar to Australia’s “nudity detection” model, combined with stronger age checks and restrictions.
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