UK to mandate Apple and Google block explicit images on children's smartphones

Following the breakdown of voluntary talks, the UK government announced legislation requiring tech firms like Apple and Google to block explicit images on children's devices and stop children from taking or sharing nude images online.

• The UK government announced intent to legislate against children sharing nude images online.
• The UK government will introduce legislation forcing Apple and Google to block explicit images.
• Voluntary talks between the government and tech companies ended without a breakthrough.
• The commitment follows a previously announced social media ban for under-16s.