… Until the UK publishes its planned legislation, it's not clear whether Apple already sufficiently complies with the requirements. It's also not clear what happens if children choose to circumvent age protections. …
… Back in 2021 , it announced child safety features that would detect child abuse material stored in iCloud , as well as scanning for material on devices. After a lot of complaints regarding privacy and safety, Apple stepped back and thought about things more, and removed the iCloud scanning bit. …
… In a statement provided to AppleInsider , Apple said it "strongly disagree s with the Senate's consideration of European-style regulation" and argued the legislation would undermine privacy, security, and child safety protections while making it harder to do business in the United States. …
… In 2024, its lobbyists helped pressurize lawmakers over a child online safety bill, alongside other tech companies. …
… The New York Times reported that lawmakers in Georgia and Arizona were considering nearly identical legislation. A state representative in Massachusetts said he was considering introducing a similar bill, and app store legislation was also being pushed in Wisconsin and Minnesota. …