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Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.
June 8, 2026Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer - Reuters
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer Reuters
June 8, 2026Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
June 8, 2026US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox
Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.
May 20, 2026Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath
Video captures young boy on bike fleeing car that mounts footpath in Washington State
May 7, 2026Nebraska police shoot knife-wielding woman who abducted child from Walmart
The 31-year-old woman randomly abducted a three-year-old boy out of the Omaha supermarket at knifepoint, police say.
April 16, 2026Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
March 24, 2026Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
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Technology companies such as Apple and Google have been told to block access to naked images on smartphones and tablets for under-18s. Speaking at London Tech Week, the prime minister Sir Keir Starme
UK’s Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop children sending nude images
If firms do not act, the PM said, ‘we will change the law … when it comes to the safety of our children, standing by is not an option’ Apple and Google have been given a three-month ultimatum to make
Apple overhauls Siri, bolsters child safety at Tim Cook’s final WWDC
Share Apple unveiled an overhaul of its operating systems at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), including the highly anticipated transformation of its digital assistant into “Siri AI.
Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
Apple has announced a significant overhaul of its digital assistant, unveiling Siri AI, which the company promised would offer a better artificial intelligence experience for users. The iPhone maker
Apple announces Siri AI and more at Tim Cook's last Worldwide Developers Conference
It was an Apple conference packed with lots of new software and one big farewell. At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, Apple announced a menagerie of new technologies, incl
New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images
Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices. Photo: Getty Images Under the new plans, Big Tech compa
Starmer issues three-month ultimatum for tech firms to ban nude images on children’s phones
Tech bosses could face criminal prosecution if they fail to implement changes Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the
Starmer gives big tech three months to block children from accessing nude images
Keir Starmer made the announcement at London Tech Week | Alamy Keir Starmer has told tech firms to stop under-18s from accessing nude images on their smartphones. Legislation forcing tech giants lik
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children’s phones
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Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones
Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PM Apple and Google have been given until September to install software that blocks explicit imag
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer
Business British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at London Tech Week on government plans to use technology to boost growth, in London, Britain, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/Poo
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer
By Paul Sandle and Sam Tabahriti LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) – Big tech firms operating in Britain must stop children circulating nude images on their phones or they will face legislation forcing them t
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Tech companies such as Apple and Google have been asked by the UK government to block access to naked images on smartphones and other devices for under-18s. Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either
Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple on Monday announced an all-new version of Siri during its Worldwide Developers Conference, a move that could bring its roughly 15-year-old digital helper up to sp
iOS 27 is official: Siri AI, Child safety, and a farewell to Tim Cook
Tim Cook has likely greeted us with a "Good morning!" for one last time, and here are all the new iOS 27 features! Things that are NOT allowed: To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we
Apple debuts revamped ‘Siri AI’ and new child safety features for iPhones and iPads
At his final WWDC keynote, Tim Cook highlights AI-forward upgrade to the voice assistant to be widely released in fall After years of anticipation, user frustration and false starts, Apple announced
Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
Apple has announced a significant overhaul of its digital assistant, unveiling Siri AI, which the company promised would offer a better artificial intelligence experience for users. The iPhone maker