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Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple announces it will implement a system to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse.
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Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple announces it will implement a system to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse.
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TikTok tests disappearing video stories feature
The news comes as Facebook's WhatsApp starts to roll out a disappearing photos and videos feature.
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Facebook data ban criticised by politicians
Damian Collins accuses the company of shutting down legitimate research to protect its own interests.
![A person filling out a crossword puzzle](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/7C23/production/_119797713_gettyimages-112299463.jpg)
Cross words over New York Times puzzle change
The US-based publication is cutting third party support for its popular crossword puzzles.
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Google Maps warns drivers about emission charges
Drivers heading through London or Paris will receive a warning about clean-air fees and fines.
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MP wants AI 'nudifying' tool banned
A website that allows people to undress a photograph in seconds is gaining lots of users.
![Stock image of a person's hands holding a smartphone](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/0EFE/production/_119783830_976_gettyimages-679533226.jpg)
WhatsApp launches disappearing photos and videos
The "view once" feature lets users open an image one time only before it is deleted forever.
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Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple announces it will implement a system to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse.
![A young man holding a smartphone casts a shadow as he walks past an advertisement for social media company TikTok.](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/10EBD/production/_119790396_gettyimages-1273915546.jpg)
TikTok tests disappearing video stories feature
The news comes as Facebook's WhatsApp starts to roll out a disappearing photos and videos feature.
![Facebook logo under a magnifying glass](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/0B1F/production/_119774820_gettyimages-1233346550.jpg)
Facebook data ban criticised by politicians
Damian Collins accuses the company of shutting down legitimate research to protect its own interests.
![A person filling out a crossword puzzle](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/7C23/production/_119797713_gettyimages-112299463.jpg)
Cross words over New York Times puzzle change
The US-based publication is cutting third party support for its popular crossword puzzles.
![An ultra low emission zone sign in London, against a mural wall's bright colours](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/F987/production/_119797836_gettyimages-1135811150.jpg)
Google Maps warns drivers about emission charges
Drivers heading through London or Paris will receive a warning about clean-air fees and fines.
![Shocked woman](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/124EB/production/_107578947_gettyimages-953900544.jpg)
MP wants AI 'nudifying' tool banned
A website that allows people to undress a photograph in seconds is gaining lots of users.
![Stock image of a person's hands holding a smartphone](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/0EFE/production/_119783830_976_gettyimages-679533226.jpg)
WhatsApp launches disappearing photos and videos
The "view once" feature lets users open an image one time only before it is deleted forever.
![A young man holding a smartphone casts a shadow as he walks past an advertisement for social media company TikTok.](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/10EBD/production/_119790396_gettyimages-1273915546.jpg)
TikTok tests disappearing video stories feature
The news comes as Facebook's WhatsApp starts to roll out a disappearing photos and videos feature.
![Facebook logo under a magnifying glass](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/0B1F/production/_119774820_gettyimages-1233346550.jpg)
Facebook data ban criticised by politicians
Damian Collins accuses the company of shutting down legitimate research to protect its own interests.
![A person filling out a crossword puzzle](https://web.archive.org/web/20210806092625/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/7C23/production/_119797713_gettyimages-112299463.jpg)
Cross words over New York Times puzzle change
The US-based publication is cutting third party support for its popular crossword puzzles.
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