Apple plans to scan US iPhones for child sexual abuse images

…Apple denied that the changes amounted to a backdoor that degraded its encryption. It said they were carefully considered innovations that did not disturb user privacy but rather protected it. "At Apple, our goal is to create technology that empowers people and enriches their lives – while helping them stay safe," the company said in a post announcing the new features. "We want to help protect children from predators who use communication tools to recruit and exploit them, and limit the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)…

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/aug/06/apple-plans-to-scan-us-iphones-for-child-sexual-abuse-images