Apple removes the contentious CSAM iCloud photo scanning function

December 08, 2022 By Monica Green

(Image Credit Google)

Apple has stopped developing its iCloud photo scanning tool for CSAM (child sexual abuse material). The iPhone manufacturer acknowledged that it canceled its plans to implement such a security measure, which greatly enraged the renowned tech giant. Consequently, the detection technique would no longer be used. Additionally, CSAM detection on iCloud Photos is one of the suggested new safety improvements. It should search through iCloud users' photos for any potential child abuse-related pictures. The iPhone manufacturer intended to make it available with iOS 15 and iPad OS 15. CSAM iCloud photo scanning function

It's important to note that the function drew harsh criticism even before Apple released it. Security experts and even some tech company workers issued warnings against it. Also Read: Apple iOS 16.1.1 Rolls Out, Available To Download: Update The digital juggernaut with headquarters in Cupertino delayed its launch in response to user complaints. Prior to the end of 2021, the company first intends to offer the detecting feature. Given that, the tech giant remained silent about it until today, almost a year later.

By Monica Green

I am specialised in latest tech and tech discoveries.

Apple removes the contentious CSAM iCloud photo scanning function

Walmart's GenAI Search Engine: Challenging Google's Dominance in Retail Search

Introducing the MSI Claw Handheld: Your Ultimate Gaming Companion

Uber Increases In-App Ads, Prompting Mixed Reactions from Customers

Apple's iOS 18: A Leap into the AI Era

Google's Regular Pixel 8 Won't Get Gemini Nano AI

MacBook Air M3 Makes Amends for M2's Storage Blunder

Samsung Unveils the Galaxy M15 5G

Elon Musk's xAI to Open-Source Chatbot Grok

Contra: Operation Galuga - A Modern Run-and-Gun Classic

Musk Confirms X's TV App Arrives This Week

Google Lens Gets Supercharged: Ask Anything About What You See!

Google Assistant to Lose Many Features

Steps to Transfer Ownership of Google Drive Files Without any Hassle

How To Link Spotify To Alexa? Ways to Fix if Can't Link the device

How to Remove Passwords from ZIP Files?

Get Ready: National Emergency Alert System Test Set for Today