Apple will check shared iCloud links for ‘harmful content’
Apple announced that starting with iOS 27.3, iCloud items shared via 'Anyone with the Link' will be scanned for harmful content. This change removes end-to-end encryption for these specific shared files to allow for content moderation.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in Apple's privacy policy, balancing user security with the company's commitment to moderating illegal or harmful material.
Apple will start checking iCloud items that are accessible to anyone who has the link for “harmful content” starting with iOS 27.3 and other 27.3 updates, the company says.
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