HMD’s new phone uses AI to say no to nudes
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John McCann Published August 19, 2025 |
What’s happened? Smartphone maker HMD (Human Mobile Devices), has launched a new smartphone designed to protect kids from harmful content online, with an AI feature which blocks nudes.
This is important because: A recent Vodafone survey found one in five high school aged children (11-17) have felt pressured into sharing an explicit image of themselves.
Why should I care? If you’re a parent who is concerned about the content their children can access on their mobile phone, the HMD Fuse offers a level of safety and security few other handsets can come close to – it’s unlikely the upcoming Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 17 will offer the features here.
Okay, what’s next? The HMD Fuse is currently only available in the UK, via the carrier Vodafone, where it costs £33 per month (plus a £30 upfront cost).
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