Apple introduces “Sensitive Content Warning” to protect users from inappropriate content on iMessage and AirDrop
In an effort to protect users from receiving explicit photos and videos while using iMessage and AirDrop, Apple has introduced a new feature called “Sensitive Content Warning.” This feature aims to prevent both children and adults from accidentally viewing disturbing and sensitive content.
But how does one use the iOS 17 sensitive content warning? How can users set up the block sensitive function? What types of content can be blocked by the iPhone sensitivity warning? Let’s take a closer look at how to use this new feature and how to report or block contacts.
The iOS 17 Sensitive Content Warning is a new feature that detects and hides nude and sensitive photos or videos sent through various channels such as iMessage, FaceTime, AirDrop, phone app contact posters, or third-party apps. Instead of displaying the content directly, the system blurs the sensitive photos and videos, requiring users to press a “display” button in order to view the content.
It’s important to note that the “Sensitive Content Warning” feature applies not only to still photos but also to dynamic videos, effectively determining whether the content contains nudity or sensitive material.
To address privacy concerns, Apple has emphasized that the sensitive content transmitted will not be monitored, leaked, or seen by internal personnel. The “Sensitive Content Warning” detection mechanism in iOS 17 relies on the iPhone’s local offline method and does not send photos or upload videos to iCloud or Apple servers for analysis.
Currently, iOS 17 is in the beta testing stage, and this article serves as a tutorial on the iOS 17 Beta features. Users interested in experiencing the new features of iOS 17 can refer to the “Upgrade iOS 17 Beta Tutorial.”
By default, iOS 17 disables the “Sensitive Content Warning” function, requiring users to manually enable it for the feature to work. To turn on the sensitive content warning function, users need to open the iPhone’s “Settings” app, click on “Privacy and Security,” select “Sensitive Content Warning,” and enable the function.
Once the “Sensitive Content Warning” function is turned on, any messages or AirDrop files received on the iPhone will be immediately scanned for nude photos or videos. However, users can easily turn off the iOS 17 sensitive content warning by following the same steps and disabling the function in the “Privacy and Security” settings.
Using the “Sensitive Content Warning” feature is straightforward. For instance, if a user receives a message with the cover picture of a Japanese action movie, the sensitive content warning function will immediately block the image and display a blurred version with a warning message. However, users can click a “Display” button to view the image fully, if desired.
Additionally, users can block contacts by clicking the “exclamation mark” icon on the sensitive content warning screen or access Apple’s sensitive content warning web page through the “Select help method” option.
Some users might wonder if iOS 17’s sensitive content warning will flag images of individuals wearing swimsuits or displaying their muscles. Based on testing, the system does not classify such images as sensitive content. The detection mechanism primarily focuses on adult nudity, and images that merely show individuals in swimsuits or with toned muscles will not be blocked.
Furthermore, the sensitive content warning in iOS 17 does not detect violent or gory content. Even photos that depict violent scenes, such as wars, shootings, explosions, or burning cars, will not be blocked. Additionally, images featuring blood or knives will also not be mistaken for sensitive content.
In summary, Apple’s new sensitive content function in iOS 17 primarily targets adult nudity and does not classify violent or gory images as sensitive content. Users who want to prevent embarrassing nude photos from appearing on their iPhones can turn on the “Sensitive Content Warning” function. However, there is no need to worry about sensitive content being uploaded to Apple’s servers for analysis, as the offline detection mechanism relies on the iPhone’s built-in chip and neural network machine learning capabilities.
Overall, the introduction of the “Sensitive Content Warning” feature in iOS 17 is aimed at ensuring a safer and more secure experience for users while using iMessage and AirDrop.
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