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Apple intends to install software on American iPhones to scan for child abuse imagery, according to people briefed on its plans, raising alarm among security researchers who warn that it could open the door to surveillance of millions of people’s personal devices.
(Madhumita Murgia and Tim Bradshaw, Financial Times, August 5, 2021)
Update
Apple Backtracks on Child Safety Update Following Criticism Over Privacy Concer
Apple said Friday it plans to delay its "Expanded Protections for Children" iOS update that was announced last month after the company encountered negative feedback over privacy concerns.
( Abbianca Makoni, Newsweek, US, Sep. 3, 2021)
Governments planned to misuse CSAM scanning tech even before Apple’s announcement
Governments were already discussing how to misuse CSAM scanning technology even before Apple announced its plans, say security researchers.The biggest concern raised when Apple said it would scan iPhones for child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) is that there would be spec-creep, with governments insisting the company scan for other types of images, and there now seems good evidence for this …
(Ben Lovejoy, 9 To5 Mac, Us, October 15, 2021)
Microsoft is set to unveil the next version of Windows on June 24.
( Imad Khan, Tom's Guide, US, June 4, 2021)