Apple and Google have been given a three-month ultimatum to make it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their smartphones, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.The government wants firms to activate built-in features on their devices or come up with technological solutions on phones and tablets to detect and block such content.It means all adults will need to verify their age if they want to take or view nude images.Firms must implement changes or face new legislation, which could lead to fines, and as a last resort, criminal liability for tech bosses.The changes will apply to both existing and newly sold smartphones and tablets in the UK.In a speech at London Tech Week, Starmer said: “One issue is the ability for children with phones to send and receive nude images.A child looks at his mobile phone. Photo: EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL
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UK’s Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop children sending nude images
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a three-month ultimatum to Apple and Google, demanding they prevent children from taking, sharing, or viewing nude images on their smartphones. The UK government is urging these tech giants to utilize or develop technological solutions on phones and tablets to detect and block such content.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a three-month ultimatum to Apple and Google, demanding they prevent children from taking, sharing, or viewing nude images on their smartphones. The UK government is urging these tech giants to utilize or develop technological solutions on phones and tablets to detect and block such content. This initiative would require adults to verify their age to access or create nude images. Failure to implement these changes could result in new legislation, including potential fines and, in extreme cases, criminal liability for tech executives. These measures are intended to apply to both existing and new devices sold in the UK.
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Apple and Google have been given a three-month ultimatum to make it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their smartphones.
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