Apple will not check photos in iCloud yet due to criticism of users

In early August, Apple announced that it would deploy a new NeuralHash system in the United States. Its task is to check iCloud

users, is there anything prohibited there?sexual content with children. The project was heavily criticized by security experts. Despite the fact that the system promises to check photos only on a certain topic, attempts to depersonalize photo analysis do not cancel the main problem - the very fact of constant access to user files, experts noted. 

As a result, the company made a statement today:

Last month we announced plansimplement features designed to help protect children from stalkers who use communications to attract and exploit, and limit the distribution of child sexual abuse material. Based on feedback from customers, advocacy groups, researchers and others, we decided we needed We have a few more months to gather information and make improvements before releasing these critical child safety features.

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At the same time, the company did not say with whom exactly it would consult about the implementation of the new system, as well as what information it would collect Apple. 

Apple originally announced innovation 5August 2021, stating that they will arrive later in 2021. New features include detection of juvenile sexual abuse images stored in iCloud Photos and, separately, blocking potentially harmful messages sent to children.

Industry experts and famous names such asEdward Snowden responded to the initiative by sending an open letter asking Apple not to implement these features. Experts believe that features can be used to monitor users.

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