Apple has backflipped on its controversial CSAM initiative for its iCloud Photos service. The company says it is planning to take additional time to make unspecified improvements to its system before deploying it in the coming months.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-has-backflipped-on-its-controversial-CSAM-system-will-delay-its-rollout-following-privacy-criticisms.558408.0.html
They will wait to deploy the spy tech when the news cycle is busy covering some huge war or election news.