Starmer says tech firms must stop children sending and receiving explicit images or face new laws
Starmer said 91% of child abuse image referrals involve self-generated content and warned firms could face fines if they fail to act.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer issued an ultimatum at London Tech Week, requiring tech companies to implement device-level controls preventing children from sending or receiving sexually explicit images within three months or face legislation, fines, or criminal liability for bosses.
- Government data shows a child sex abuse referral occurs every five minutes, with 91 per cent of images self-generated; investigators argue technical controls are necessary to disrupt grooming and exploitation models used by predators.
- Labour MP Jess Phillips criticized the government's pace in a resignation letter earlier this year, noting the announcement was delayed from March and calling the approach "the definition of incremental change" despite available technology.
- Major firms including Apple and Google must activate technical solutions to detect nude images on devices, while adults retain access via age verification; a Google spokesperson stated the company is "working constructively" to find privacy-preserving solutions.
- Reports suggest Starmer may pursue a social media ban for those aged under 16, aligning with global trends as countries including Greece, France, and Poland consider tightening restrictions on children's digital access.
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Can Apple and Google stop children from sharing explicit images?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned tech firms, including Apple and Google, that they must voluntarily implement tools to stop children sharing explicit images, but experts warn this is easier said than done
Starmer Calls for Controls to Stop Children Viewing, Sending, Taking Nude Images
Big tech companies operating in the UK must stop children from distributing and viewing nude images on their phones, or the firms will face legislation forcing them to do so, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on June 8. “Today I’m calling on tech companies operating in this country to introduce device controls that prevent children from sending and receiving sexually explicit images,” Starmer said while giving a speech at London Tech Week…
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