UK gives Apple and Google three-month deadline to block nude images on children's phones without data collection

Summary

The UK government has given Apple and Google a three-month deadline (until September) to implement device-level protections that block nude images on all smartphones and tablets sold in the UK, specifically targeting children's safety. The companies must achieve this without collecting any user data. If they fail to comply, the government threatens legislation including fines and potential criminal liability for tech CEOs. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the initiative at London Tech Week, framing it as a necessary step to protect children from online harm and sexual exploitation.

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