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Apple and Google Miss Deadline to Block Child Nudity on Their Phones in the UK
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Apple and Google did not meet a December 2025 deadline set by the UK government to implement technology blocking child sexual abuse material on their devices. The UK government said it plans to introduce legislation that would impose fines and potential criminal liability on companies that fail to implement such measures. Reuters reported the government signaled similar requirements could extend to Snapchat and Instagram.
