The UK government has announced plans to introduce new legislation compelling Apple and Google to legally block explicit content on children’s smartphones, following the collapse of negotiations to reach a voluntary agreement. The move marks an escalation in regulatory pressure on tech giants, coming just months after ministers proposed a ban on social media use for under-16s. With no consensus reached in recent talks, ministers are now set to impose stricter controls, potentially sparking a direct confrontation with two of the world’s most influential tech companies. The decision underscores growing tensions over online safety and parental oversight in the digital age.
Lisa Nandy says government will introduce legislation after talks end without breakthroughApple and Google will be forced to block explicit images on children’s smartphones by law in the UK after talks failed to produce a breakthrough, the government has said.The legislation commitment puts ministers on a collision course with two of the biggest players in Silicon Valley, months after the government announced a social media ban for under-16s. Continue reading...
