Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud

Published On Dec 8, 2024, 10:53 AM

Apple is facing a lawsuit from victims of child sexual abuse who claim that the company failed to implement a system to detect and remove abusive content from its iCloud service. The plaintiffs argue that Apple abandoned a tool it had developed in 2021 shortly after unveiling it due to concerns over cybersecurity and privacy. The lawsuit seeks over $1.2 billion in damages, which could potentially affect a group of 2,680 victims. This case centers on allegations that Apple's inaction has caused further trauma to these victims by allowing abusive material to remain accessible online.

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