By Newsbreak Produer Matthew Veeran - The UK government has issued a three-month ultimatum to major tech firms, demanding they implement software updates to block under-18s from sending or viewing explicit images on smartphones and tablets. Ministers warned that failure to comply will result in fresh legislation, potentially exposing companies like Apple and Google to massive corporate fines or criminal liability. While child safety advocates have welcomed the strict stance, privacy campaigners warn the measures could effectively mandate digital ID checks for adults wishing to opt out of the filters. I found out more in today's Techno Touch... 

<p>By Newsbreak Produer Matthew Veeran - The UK government has issued a three-month ultimatum to major tech firms, demanding they implement software updates to block under-18s from sending or viewing explicit images on smartphones and tablets. Ministers warned that failure to comply will result in fresh legislation, potentially exposing companies like Apple and Google to massive corporate fines or criminal liability. While child safety advocates have welcomed the strict stance, privacy campaigners warn the measures could effectively mandate digital ID checks for adults wishing to opt out of the filters. I found out more in today's Techno Touch...&nbsp;</p>

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