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Here’s why Apple’s new child safety features are so controversial

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Navigating Apple's Child Safety Features

This chapter explores Apple's controversial child safety measures, focusing on their shift to device-based image scanning instead of cloud analysis. It discusses the implications for user privacy, reactions from advocates, and the potential impact on vulnerable communities, particularly queer and transgender youth. Through examining the balance between protection and privacy, the episode highlights the challenges tech companies face in addressing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) effectively.

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