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by jaywalk 1778 days ago
A lot of people seem to be forgetting/not know about the other aspect of what Apple will be doing, which is scanning iMessage pics sent or received by minors for nudity. If it's detected, their parents will be notified and have the ability to view the pic in question.
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> If it's detected, their parents will be notified and have the ability to view the pic in question.

There are some other steps in there. If such a photo is detected the minor is notified that it may be intended to harm them and the subject of the photo may not have consented to sharing it. They are asked if they are sure they want to view the photo.

If they say they are sure and they are between 13 and 17 they are shown a blurred version of the photo. Their parents are not notified.

If they say they are sure and they are under 13 they are told it is their choice but their parents want to make sure they are OK and will be notified so they can check.

If they then elect to view the photo they are shown a blurred version of the photo and their parents are notified.

This is all off by default. Parents have to expressly opt in to it when they set up a child's device with Family Sharing.