UK gives big tech 3 months to create device controls to block nude images of kids
2026-06-08T20:51:56Z•fb1bd486a4e5eb243d5fca95e9ee9eeb09c1e8fe153773d592e30a2593a4477f
CSAM detectionChips Act 2.0Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA)EU tech sovereigntyNSO GroupPegasus (NSO)RussiaSORMUK Home OfficeWhatsAppchild sexual abuse material (CSAM)content moderationcybersecuritydevice controlselection disinformationlegal actionopen source strategyprivacyspearfishingspywarestate surveillancesupply chain resilience
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Collection of tech and security policy stories: The UK ordered major device makers to implement built‑in controls within three months to detect and block nude images of children, pushing device-level CSAM/child-protection measures. Armenia’s pro‑Europe Civil Contract won parliamentary elections despite an active Russia‑linked disinformation campaign. WhatsApp is filing a federal contempt motion against NSO Group, alleging the company continued spearfishing attacks in violation of a permanent injunction. Russia published updated technical standards for SORM, tightening rules for online citizen‑
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