UK will legislate to make Apple and Google block nude images for children

The UK government will enact primary legislation that requires Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android to block the taking, sharing, and viewing of nude images by children. Devices will have default protections and age-verification for adults. App developers must implement safeguards preventing children from accessing or distributing nudity. Non-compliance may trigger fines or criminal liability. The law follows a June deadline and builds on recent safety feature commitments by Apple and Google.