Apple to Start Scanning Publicly Shared iCloud Photos and Files for Harmful Content

Apple plans to start scanning publicly shared iCloud content for harmful material. This change will apply to iCloud links shared with anyone who has the link, including photos and files. The scanning will begin with the release of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3. The move aims to check shared content for harmful material when users make it accessible to others via a link. This scanning process is specifically targeted at shared iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive files. The change is part of an upcoming update to Apple's operating systems.