UK cross-party coalition pushes for pre-installed phone software to block sexual abuse images
UK cross-party MPs and peers propose requiring tech firms to preinstall software on all phones and tablets sold in the UK that automatically blurs child sexual abuse images and videos, including AI-generated content, blocking live streaming; older devices would get mandatory updates. Conservative peer John Nash and Labour former child protection minister Jess Phillips lead it. The government has pledged legislation requiring Apple and Google to block children from taking/sharing nude photos.
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UK cross-party coalition pushes for phones to come pre-installed with software blocking sexual abuse images
MPs and peers from across UK parties have jointly put forward a proposal requiring tech companies to pre-install software on all phones and tablets sold in the UK that automatically blurs child sexual abuse images and videos (including AI-generated content), making related live streams impossible; older devices would be covered through mandatory updates.
The campaign is led by Conservative peer John Nash and former Labour child protection minister Jess Phillips. The government has previously promised legislation requiring Apple and Google to prevent children from taking and sharing nude photos.
Source: The Observer
