Government seeks “nudity-detection algorithms” in iOS and Android, report says.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/55094518

“The UK government wants technology companies to block explicit images on phones and computers by default to protect children, with adults having to verify their age to create and access such content,” the FT report said. “Ministers want the likes of Apple and Google to incorporate nudity-detection algorithms into their device operating systems to prevent users taking photos or sharing images of genitalia unless they are verified as adults.”

  • neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    881·
    4 months ago

    OMG. These plans are getting on my nerves.

    When a parent gives a kid their device and sets the child’s birthday, then enable these. If the birthday is over 18, the let them do what they want.

    Let parents parent the kid and get the government out of my life.

      • Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        4·
        4 months ago

        Especially with titties, you think your five year old can’t deduce that those bumps on women’s chest have a nipple on it just like theres. Even if they can’t I doubt that revelation will be traumatic or earth shattering.

      • sleen@lemmy.zipEnglish
        41·
        4 months ago

        There already should be a distinction between what is a child and what is a teen - there is a huge difference and these laws don’t take that into consideration. The only thing these laws do is remain as an ageist weapon that create discrimination.

        • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.netEnglish
          1·
          4 months ago

          “Content not available in your region” because Imgur has blocked the UK due to the Online Safety Act. Lmao, this is hilarious in a grim way.

    • mannycalavera@feddit.ukEnglish
      3·
      4 months ago

      That seems the most sensible way of doing things. Apple probably doesn’t want that outcome though because then they’ll be liable for the implementation rather than, for example, the social networks or websites.

      Always gotta be thinking about the Apple shareholders.