Apple's hold on implementing on-device CSAM photo monitoring may be permanent

Apple has removed all signs of its CSAM initiative from the Child Safety webpage on its website, in what could be an indication Apple is putting elements of its planned iPhone and iPad features on hold.

Apple announced in August that it would be introducing a collection of features to iOS and iPadOS to help protect children from predators and limit the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Following considerable criticism from the proposal, it appears that Apple is pulling away from the effort.The Child Safety page on the Apple Website had a detailed overview of the inbound child safety tools, up until December 10. After that date, reports MacRumors, the references were wiped clean from the page.

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