Apple delays launch of child abuse detection tools

Apple is delaying the rollout. File Picture: Edmond Terakopian/PA

Apple is to delay the launch of new tools designed to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM), saying it wants to take more time to “make improvements” after privacy concerns were raised.

The iPhone maker had announced plans to introduce new systems which would detect child sexual abuse imagery when someone tried to upload it to iCloud, and report it to authorities.