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Apple on August 13 defended new child protection features that would check images uploaded to its cloud storage and on its messaging platform, rejecting concerns the updates pose threats to privacy. (File/AFP)

Policy groups ask Apple to drop plans to inspect iMessages, scan for abuse images

  • An Apple spokesman said the company had addressed privacy and security concerns in a document Friday
  • Apple said it would refuse demands to expand the image-detection system beyond pictures of children flagged by clearinghouses in multiple jurisdictions
By Reuters ·