Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Apple and Google to implement technical measures to prevent children from accessing or sharing nude images on their devices. The government has threatened to introduce legislation with potential fines or criminal liability if companies do not comply within three months.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant escalation in government efforts to regulate Big Tech regarding child safety and online harm, setting a potential precedent for global digital policy.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Getty Images Tech companies such as Apple and Google have been asked by the UK government to block access to naked images on smartphones and other devices for under-18s.
The report provides a balanced account of the government's demands and the tech companies' responses, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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