UK to Fine Apple and Google Over Failure to Block Child Nudity on Devices

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Apple and Google have missed a UK government deadline to implement measures blocking child nudity on their platforms. The failure to comply has prompted British authorities to announce plans for new legislation targeting the tech giants. Under the proposed laws, companies could face significant financial penalties as well as potential criminal liability. The UK government has also signaled that the regulatory crackdown may be extended to other platforms, including Snapchat and Instagram.

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