Expert Calls iCloud CSAM Case Ridiculous: Private Storage Isn't Distribution
matthew_d_green · x · 2026-07-22
Matthew Green points out the ridiculous aspect of the case: there is no evidence anyone distributed or published content via iCloud. These were purely personal, private files stored on the servers, and simply possessing them should not be conflated with dissemination.
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