WhatsApp head slams Apple’s plan to scan iPhones for images of child abuse

The head of WhatsApp has criticised Apple’s plan to scan iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying the approach introduces “something very concerning into the world.” On Thursday, the tech giant revealed its plan to identify and report iPhone users who store known images of child sexual abuse in their iCloud Photos accounts. While Apple insisted the process is secure and designed to preserve user privacy, not everyone is convinced.

“I read the information Apple put out yesterday and I’m concerned. I think this is the wrong approach and a setback for people’s privacy all over the world,” tweeted WhatsApp head Will Cathcart.