As a reminder, after blurring an obscene image, the device displays a warning messageindicates that the content may be sensitive. The child will also be able to discover a message” You’re not alone » and the downstream user is presented with three options: « send a message to someone », « Other ways to get help “, and ” Block Contact “.
While this feature may help many children facing pedophiles, it also raises many questions. user data security issues. In particular, whistleblower Edward Snowden fears that the system implemented by Apple will eventually be exploited for other purposes. ” No matter how good the intent, Apple is launching mass surveillance around the world. Make no mistake: If they can search for child pornography today, they can search for anything tomorrow. “He warns Snowden.
For now It is not really known when the functionality will be deployed in France. However, given that this has only recently arrived in the UK, we can expect it to be with us in the next few months.
