UK gives big tech 3 months to create device controls to block nude images of kids

The UK government has ordered Apple, Google and other major tech firms to implement built‑in features on smartphones and tablets that detect and block nude images of children within three months, applying to existing and new devices; failure to comply could prompt legislation, fines, and potential criminal liability for executives, while officials say the measure involves no data collection and will rely on age verification to allow adult access.