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Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered tech firms including Apple and Google to implement default blocking of nude images for all under-18 users on their devices within three months, warning that non-compliance will result in legislation imposing fines or potential criminal liability. The proposal has received support from child safety advocates but criticism from digital rights groups who warn it could lead to mandatory internet ID checks and increased device surveillance for users.