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Developer betas were rolled out this week, with a general release anticipated in December. [1][2][3]
The policy targets only files shared using the "Anyone with the Link" option, leaving items distributed directly to approved individuals exempt. Apple noted that generating an open link makes files accessible to the company and strips away end-to-end encryption, even if a subscriber uses Advanced Data Protection. Under the new rules, Apple reserves the right to modify, refuse, move, or delete offending files, terminate offending accounts, and contact law enforcement if necessary. [1][2][3]
The company has not defined what constitutes harmful content or clarified whether reviews will rely on human teams, automated scanning algorithms, or artificial intelligence. Observers note that while the measure likely targets malware and child sexual abuse material, the absence of clear guidelines leaves open questions about how political or controversial material might be handled. [1][2]
iOS 27.3 adds lots of new iPhone features, and it also makes a change to how public iCloud links work with the aim of preventing harmful content from being shared. Here are the details.
via 9to5Mac
Content shared with anyone who has the URL will be scanned for 'harmful content,' though the iMaker hasn't defined that term
via The Register
Apple will start checking iCloud items that are accessible to anyone who has the link for "harmful content" starting with iOS 27.3 and other 27.3 updates, the company says. "When you share an item that can be accessed by Anyone with the Link in version 27.3 or later of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS, that…
via The Verge