Starmer Asks Apple And Google To Block Nude Images For Children

uk prime minister keir starmer has urged apple and google to take stronger action against nude images that could reach children through their phones. in his call, he said the companies should be expected to block access to sexually explicit content by using the safety tools already built into devices. starmer’s position is that prevention should happen automatically, not only after problems are reported. he wants tech firms to switch on and maintain protections that reduce the likelihood that minors can view harmful material. this includes measures designed to limit what children can access while using phones and apps. the move reflects growing pressure on major platforms to improve safeguards for young users. it also signals that regulators may expect clearer responsibilities from large technology companies, rather than leaving safety mainly to parents or individual users.