Apple Halts Plan to Scan Child Sex Abuse Images in iPhones

Apple Halts Plan to Scan Child Sex Abuse Images in iPhones
People walk past an Apple retail store on July 13, 2021 in New York City. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
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Apple has decided to delay its plan to scan iPhones or iPads for child sex abuse images to “protect children” after facing fierce backlash.

“Based on feedback from customers, advocacy groups, researchers, and others, we have decided to take additional time over the coming months to collect input and make improvements before releasing these critically important child safety features,” Apple announced on its website Friday.