We know they were working on it several years ago, but abandoned efforts over two years ago due to FBI push objections[1] Maybe they have restarted those effor

We know they were working on it several years ago, but abandoned efforts over two years ago due to FBI push objections[1] Maybe they have restarted those efforts, but with some modifications (like this?). It's hard to tell since Apple is a very secretive company, but the exact design of this system does strongly suggest end-to-end encryption of photos. (Why attach a decryption key to positive matches if the photo isn't encrypted?) I guess it's also possible this was a project kicked of years ago before they abandoned the idea of end-to-end backups and it lived on as a zombie. BTW, while I see Apple's PoV here, I don't think I agree with it. I think I'd rather they stick with the status quo. I'm curious what other people prefer: un-encrypted and subpoenable iCloud photos, or on-device CSAM scanning? [1] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusive-idUSKBN1ZK1CT https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusiv...