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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Starmer Urges Tech Giants To Block Nude Images On Children's Phones
Caption: Starmer Urges Tech Giants To Block Nude Images On Children’s Phones. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on tech companies to prevent under-18s from taking, sending or viewing nude images on smartphones and tablets. The UK government has asked firms including Apple and Google to activate existing safety features or introduce new protections within three months. Starmer said the measures should apply to both new and existing devices used by children across the UK. The government warned it could introduce legislation, fines or other penalties if companies fail to comply voluntarily. Officials said the plans are aimed at tackling online grooming, sextortion and children’s exposure to sexually explicit content. Apple already offers communication safety tools that can warn young users when sending or receiving nude images through certain services. The government said most online child sexual abuse reports in 2024 involved self-generated content created by children themselves. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said companies should switch protections on by default for all children. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Keir Starmer,Apple,Google,child safety,smartphones,nude images,online safety,United Kingdom,technology,social media,internet safety,children,government,regulation,digital protection
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