Apple has decided to watch and censor us while we chat on FaceTime! The new iOS 16 beta introduces a feature that automatically detects nudity in video calls and blurs the image with a message saying “Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive.” Yes, you read that right – your iPhone can now “catch” you if you accidentally show some skin!
This feature is primarily aimed at protecting children but can be enabled on adult devices in the beta version. Apple claims the nudity analysis happens entirely on the device without sending data to their servers, but is that really a reason to sleep peacefully?
Imagine this – you’re chatting with a friend or family, and your iPhone decides you’re too “exposed” and cuts off the video! All this without your control, since the feature is off by default but easily accessible in FaceTime settings.
This new tech uses machine learning to spot inappropriate content, but where’s the line? Will we soon have automatic censorship for other types of content?
Apple insists it doesn’t access your photos or videos, but the fact that the device analyzes your video feed in real-time sounds like the start of something much bigger.
As the beta rolls out, users are already worried about privacy and freedom of expression. Is this a step toward a safer internet or the beginning of digital dictatorship?
If you’re bored, try surprising a friend on FaceTime with some “inappropriate” scene and see if your iPhone “catches” you. Just be careful not to get the message that you’re “too free” for Apple’s new moral police!
What do you think about this new feature? Has Apple gone too far, or is this just another step in protecting kids? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s for and who’s against this digital censorship!
