UK government gives tech firms three months to implement child safety measures on devices or face legislation (bbc.co.uk)

• Prime Minister Starmer gives tech firms three-month ultimatum to block explicit images on children's devices
• Device-level blocking with age verification for adults; fines and criminal liability for non-compliance
• Reactions split: privacy concerns from Big Brother Watch, support from NSPCC

"Prime Minister Starmer at London Tech Week demanded tech companies activate device controls within three months to block children from sending or receiving nude images, or face new laws including fines and potential criminal liability. The government claims Britain will be the first country to mandate such device-level protections."