Apple puts plans to scan its users’ photos on hold due to backlash

Last month Apple announced plans to introduce a number of measures to protect children from abuse, which included scanning images stored in iCloud Photos.
“Another important concern is the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online,” said the press release. “CSAM refers to content that depicts sexually explicit activities involving a child. To help address this, new technology in iOS and iPadOS will allow Apple to detect known CSAM images stored in iCloud Photos. This