UK could force messaging apps to adopt new technology to tackle abuse images
by Dan Milmo Global technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#613QJ)
Amendment to online safety bill would require tech firms to make their best endeavours' to deploy new technology
Heavily encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp could be required to adopt cutting-edge technology to spot child sexual abuse material or face the threat of significant fines, under changes to UK digital safety legislation.
The amendment to the online safety bill would require tech firms to make their best endeavours" to deploy new technology that identifies and removes child sexual abuse and exploitation content (CSAE).
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