This device spies on your files for "CSAM" or whatever, but you think it's going out on a limb to save you when the screen breaks?
Security theater. But in all honestly it's just a ploy to sell you more garbage that you don't own and can't repair yourself.
This is not about defending Apple, I don't support the CSAM scanning feature neither as I find it useless and insulting.
What's the security model what is effectively Hawking radiation? How can we frame a device that talks directly to big brother as secure without mental gymnastics?
Replace "CSAM" with "unapproved thoughts" and look to how Apple caved to Putin just days ago. The CSAM system will be used to benefit the FSB and other intelligence organizations.
Optional today is mandatory tomorrow. This will come back to haunt us.
The device and the company are wholly compromised and morally bankrupt.
b) It's only for iCloud Photo Library.
c) You shouldn't use SaaS platforms if you are worried about CSAM detection.
They are required by law to take reasonable efforts to prevent the storage and dissemination of CSAM.