UK Backs Down On Apple Encryption Backdoor—But The Secret Deal Raises New Questions

UK Backs Down On Apple Encryption Backdoor—But The Secret Deal Raises New Questions

The UK government has reportedly backed down from its dangerous demand that Apple build encryption backdoors, following pressure from the Trump administration. But the secretive nature of this “mutually beneficial” agreement should make us deeply suspicious about what was actually traded away. The UK government has backed down on a controversial demand for Apple to build a “back door” into its technology to access private user data following pr…

UK Government drops demand for iPhone users' data, paving the way for Apple security tool to return

The UK Government has dropped its demand to access user data from Apple devices, paving the way to restoring the strongest level of protection for iPhone, iPad and Mac owners nationwide. Downing Street had requested that Apple provide a "backdoor" that would have enabled access to users' protected, encrypted data.Apple CEO Tim Cook has previously argued that creating a backdoor for encrypted services "would be the equivalent of a master key, cap…

Apple wins privacy row, and microbes dictate chocolate taste

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, Apple locked horns with the UK government who were demanding a security back door through the company's encryption. What was the outcome? Also, scientists discover the secret to the tastiest chocolate - it's all down to microbes. And, archaeologists uncover the earliest evidence yet of our ancestors using stone tools... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

UK rescinds Apple backdoor demand

The US director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard recently stated that the UK government has dropped its demand for Apple to offer access to encrypted information on its devices. This move is considered a substantial victory for the technology developer, who uses device security as a key selling point. Gabbard posted details of the UK move on X on 19th August, stating the decision protects the information of US citizens. The official explai…

Digest: Google Strikes AI News Deal while UK Publishers Seek CMA Oversight; UK Drops Bid for Apple User Data; ChatGPT Go plan Debuts in India

In today’s Digest, we cover Google striking an AI news deal with AAP and the PPA calling for CMA oversight of Google AI search. We also discuss the UK dropping its bid for Apple user data as well as ChatGPT’s [...] The post Digest: Google Strikes AI News Deal while UK Publishers Seek CMA Oversight; UK Drops Bid for Apple User Data; ChatGPT Go plan Debuts in India appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.