UK could force messaging apps to adopt new technology to tackle abuse images

Amendment to online safety bill would require tech firms to make their ‘best endeavours’ to deploy new technologyHeavily encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp could be required to adopt cutting-edge technology to spot child sexual abuse material or face the threat of significant fines, under changes to UK digital safety legislation.The amendment to the online safety bill would require tech firms to make their “best endeavours” to deploy new technology that identif