Tech giants, Google and Apple are both working together on an initiative to restrict the unwanted tracking of users with Bluetooth devices like AirTags and more.
AirTags were assumed to be a good step to find lost materials like bags and keys with the help of Bluetooth but after looking into the opposite side of this and misuse of the AirTags for criminal activity and malicious purposes, lawmakers are seeing some rules to curb it.
Highlights
- Both Companies have submitted a draft with specifications
- Any unauthorized tracking must require to be informed by the Bluetooth
- Apple, before in 2021 launched an Android detector app
After witnessing the misuse of AirTags Alphabet Inc Google and Tech Giant Apple are said to be working together to restrict the unwanted tracking of people by Bluetooth devices such as AirTags which was used to find lost things.
Both companies have submitted a draft with specifications telling the requirement of location tracking devices based on Bluetooth to alert users of any unauthorized tracking on both iOS and Android devices.
Specifications mentioned in the draft include feedback from the manufacturers of the device and some advocacy groups. They have support from the companies such as Samsung Electronics and consumer electronics companies Tile.
Seeing the use of AirTags, Privacy experts and law enforcement have stated about the misuse of such technology in terms of criminal or malicious purposes.
In order to protect the user’s privacy and provide safety, Apple 2021 launched an Android detector app to help users scan nearby AirTags or other similar item trackers which possibly be traveling with them without their knowledge.
It is mandatory for tech companies to give priority to the safety of users’ privacy and also secure the integrity of the users. Recently the development of Artificial Intelligence had developed a fear of privacy and misuse.
