Apple to Start Scanning Publicly Shared iCloud Photos and Files for Harmful Content
Apple has announced plans to implement scanning for harmful content within publicly shared iCloud links starting with upcoming software updates. This security measure is designed to detect and prevent the distribution of illegal or harmful imagery.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in Apple's privacy and content moderation policies, balancing user privacy with safety concerns.
Apple has revealed that it plans to start checking public iCloud links for harmful content starting with iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3,…
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