Apple’s plan to scan phones for child abuse worries privacy advocates
Apple for years has focused on adding new programs to its phones, all designed to make life easier. Its systems scan emails for new calendar appointments, and its Siri voice assistant suggests to call friends on their birthdays. But Apple’s latest feature is focused on abuse.
The tech giant said in a new section of its website published Thursday that it plans to add scanning software to its iPhones, iPads, Mac computers and Apple Watches when the new iOS 15, iPad OS 15, MacOS Monterey and WatchOS 8 operating systems all launch in the fall. The new program, which Apple said is designed to “limit the spread of child sexual abuse material” is part of a new collaboration between the company and child safety experts.
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It’s like the book 1984…only its the corporations working along side of government to terminate our rights.
I can only think if they can see your information and check for child abuse wich seems like a very vague statement me. They can surely place stuff in your email. I can see this kind of technology being used by law enforcement. To “search” for child abuse and finding lots of other things they want. I dont see much good coming out if this.
That is a very vague statement and therefore very dangerous!
So, Say this software “Was Allowed” to be installed in EVERY Apple product in use today, What would stop “Police (Anyone that can Access)” from using this Software to “SNOOP AROUND” in ANYONE’S/ EVERY (forced) REGISTERED CITIZENS !?!???!?!?!!!!?. I see this as a way for “Big Brother” to EASILY PLANT EVIDENCE INTO ANYONE’S PHONE/EMAILS/COMPUTER !!!!. And I also see a HUGE DECLINE in “Apple” Stocks/sales, Because NOBODY is going to buy a item that can EASILY BE SEARCHED without a Warrant). Yes I know “Big Brother” can already hack our Cellphone !!!.
I have nothing to hide however there is a principle here – There is enough spying going on from the government without a company like Apple doing even more (and doubtless supplying private data/info to the government)! I bought a device and expect privacy – clearly an outdated concept these days…or they would like to be believe.
Well F U Apple – the iPhone that I am currently using will the last one I ever own as well as the iPad which will be replaced with a non-Apple tablet. BYE
TRUTH, it’s not that you have nothing to hide, your molehills are no longer private and are now open to inspection and interpretation.
https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110524/00084614407/privacy-is-not-secrecy-debunking-if-youve-got-nothing-to-hide-argument.shtml
https://www.wired.com/2013/06/why-i-have-nothing-to-hide-is-the-wrong-way-to-think-about-surveillance/
It’s profitable for the U.S Government to circumvent privacy (for obvious reasons).
Sex offender truth
My Phone is so old, that I have to crank a handle to turn in on. The the telegraph lady (Last one left on earth) transfers my messages and calls through the telephone line. Takes about a week for my call to reach California.
On a real note, I am surprised my phone still works. It stopped doing updates in 2019
What exactly does “the program will also ‘intervene’ when users try to search for child abuse-related topics” mean? Will this include searching for the re-offense rates of child abusers/CP? Will this include searching for prevention of child abuse/CP? Will this include searching for any data related to child abuse/CP?
Who is not for child safety? …but this starts to over-reach into personal space. It will be interesting to see how the market response. I for one will opt out if possible.