Apple announced last year that it would scan iCloud photos with the CSAM feature with the iOS 15.2 update. In this way, the tech giant would cooperate with the police by finding out whether any user is committing child abuse. However, the Apple spokesperson shared with his statement that they gave up this feature and why. So what did Apple say about removing the CSAM scanning feature? Let’s take a look at the details of the news together.
Apple confirms it has removed CSAM scanning
Along with the CSAM scanning feature, Apple also made changes to the Messages app, such as strengthening Parental Control, Siri, and the Search app. Immediately after the technology giant announced these features, many Apple customers reacted that iCloud photos should not be scanned for privacy reasons.
Although Apple stated that it will protect the privacy of its users on the subject and that third parties cannot access the data, this did not work. People were not satisfied with the surveillance and the company’s screening in other areas.
Craig Federighi, Apple’s VP of Software Engineering, confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that they have removed the CSAM scanning feature. He stated that other features brought with it are still in use. In addition, he explained that they spend their energy to prevent child abuse before it happens. The technology giant had also removed the information about CSAM on its official website in 2021. However, there was no official statement on the matter.
Apple made the following statements on the subject:
“We have decided not to go ahead with the CSAM detection tool we previously recommended for iCloud Photos. We will continue to work with governments, child advocates and other companies to help protect children and young people, protect their privacy rights, and make the internet a safer place for children and all of us, even without companies scanning personal data.”
What do you, our readers, think about this issue? Do you think it’s true that Apple gave about removing the CSAM detection feature? You can express your views in the Comments section.
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