UK gives tech firms 3 months to block nude images for children
What's next: Companies could face fines and even criminal liability for executives if they fail to add the controls.
Britain gave major tech companies three months to add safeguards that stop children from sending or receiving nude images on phones and tablets, escalating Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s push for tougher online protections. The government said firms including Apple and Google should build or switch on tools that detect and block explicit images for minors, while adults would keep access through age checks. If companies do not comply, ministers plan to bring in legislation with financial penalties and are considering criminal liability for tech bosses as a last resort. The move comes as Britain reviews wider limits on children’s social media use, including curfews, time caps and restrictions on addictive design features.