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> The visual derivative is enough to tell the difference between a collection of CSAM and say documents, or pictures of protests. How would you know ? They hav
by Aaargh20318 5y ago
> The visual derivative is enough to tell the difference between a collection of CSAM and say documents, or pictures of protests.
How would you know ? They have never given details on what this 'visual derivative' actually is. If it's detailed enough to recognise it as CSAM, then Apple isn't allowed to look at it.
- zepto 5y agoThat’s a fair point. However this is moot anyway. Using this mechanism to search for things other than CSAM would be unconstitutional under the 4th amendment. https://www.economist.com/united-states/2021/08/12/a-38-year-old-charity-will-be-integrated-into-apples-newest-operating-system https://www.economist.com/united-states/2021/08/12/a-38-year...