Apple is testing a feature to recognize inappropriate content during FaceTime
By ForGeeks The iOS 26 developer beta was released a few weeks ago, and as usual, experts have started finding features and details that weren’t announced at WWDC. One of the latest innovations that has generated a lot of discussion online is the FaceTime feature that provides security and privacy. It blocks an image from being broadcast if it detects that the user is undressed.
In this case, a notification will appear on the screen saying “Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something private. If you are uncomfortable, it is recommended that you end the conversation.”
The feature, first discovered by user X (@iDeviceHelpus), is disabled by default, but can be activated in FaceTime’s settings under “Privacy Content Warning”. The description reads: “The feature detects nude photos and videos before they are viewed on your device and offers recommendations to help you make an informed decision. Apple does not have access to this content.”
It appears that this option was originally designed for children’s accounts, but in the current beta it can be enabled for adults as well.
An Apple support page for Communications Security explains: “The system uses machine learning on the device to analyze attached photos and videos to determine if nudity is present. Because the processing is done locally, Apple is not notified of or has access to such content.”
Features in beta versions often come and go during testing, so it’s not yet known if this option will make it into the final release. A public beta of iOS 26 is expected in July.
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