New Apple iOS update to safeguard kids in Messages
An upcoming Apple iOS
update will allow parents to protect their children and help them learn to
navigate online communication in Messages.
The second developer
beta of iOS 15 (iOS 15.2) includes support for its new communication safety
feature in Messages.
With this update, Apple
Messages will be able to use on-device machine learning to analyse image
attachments and determine if a photo being shared is sexually explicit, reports
TechCrunch.
This technology does not
require Apple to access or read the child's private communications, as all the
processing happens on the device.
"It's a Family
Sharing feature for parents to opt in," the report noted.
If a sensitive photo is
discovered in a message thread, the image will be blocked and a label will
appear below the photo that states, "this may be sensitive" with a
link to click to view the photo.
If a child chooses to
view the photo, another screen will appear with more information about
sensitive photos and videos.
The new Messages tool
comes in the backdrop of child safety features that Apple has delayed following
negative feedback.
The planned features
included scanning users' iCloud Photos libraries for Child Sexual Abuse
Material (CSAM), Communication Safety to warn children and their parents when
receiving or sending sexually explicit photos and expanded CSAM guidance in
Siri and Search.
Apple confirmed that
feedback from customers, non-profit and advocacy groups, researchers and others
about the plans have prompted the delay to give the company time to make
improvements.
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