The Daily Why Apple Is About To Search Your Files
Aug 20, 2021
Jack Nicas, a technology reporter for The New York Times, dives deep into Apple's controversial new tools aimed at combating child sexual abuse material. He discusses the alarming statistics on the prevalence of such content online and Apple's dual role in promoting child safety while raising privacy concerns. The conversation highlights the tension many feel about surveillance versus security, especially in light of Apple's ongoing battle over encryption and law enforcement access. Nicas navigates the complex landscape of technology, ethics, and societal responsibility.
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The Times Investigation
- A Times investigation revealed an epidemic of child sexual abuse material online.
- Tech companies were implicated, some better at reporting than others.
Congressional Pressure
- Congressional pressure motivated Apple to address child sexual abuse material on its platforms.
- Apple was previously criticized for not doing enough.
Apple's New Tools
- Apple's new tools scan photos on devices and in iCloud, unlike previous methods that only scanned uploaded photos.
- This raises privacy concerns as it accesses personal, potentially private, data.