Search Results for: child exploitation

Instagram is under scrutiny following allegations that it profits from allowing users to advertise AI-generated child sex abuse images. This legal challenge comes after a police investigation revealed that predators are using the platform to promote websites selling explicit material, accessible with just two clicks.   Campaigners have described this as a ‘new frontier of horror,’

On July 11, 2024, the U.S. Senate passed landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the growing problem of online exploitation involving explicit, private images. The Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution (SHIELD) Act, introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar and John Cornyn, is a crucial development in enhancing legal protections for victims, particularly children.  Addressing

In April 2023, the parents of a missing 16-year-old girl from Florida discovered a horrifying truth while searching her phone: their daughter had been sending nude photos and videos to a man they feared had abducted her. This revelation led them to uncover a disturbing connection to OnlyFans, a popular platform for adult content.  The

In a high-stakes Senate hearing, the CEOs of major social media platforms, including Linda Yaccarino of X (formerly Twitter), Shou Chew of TikTok, Evan Spiegel of Snap, and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta (which owns Facebook and Instagram), were called to testify about the measures they are taking to protect children online. This hearing, led by

In a shocking revelation, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reported that over 90% of child sexual abuse imagery circulating on the internet is now self-generated. This alarming statistic marks a significant increase of 66% from the previous year, as the foundation uncovered self-generated material on over 100,000 webpages in the last 12 months.  Record

We’ve all heard the buzz about the metaverse. Tech giants are pouring billions into creating these immersive digital worlds where you can live out your wildest fantasies. But here’s the catch: where there’s fun, there’s also the potential for danger, especially for our children.  The Disturbing Reality of Virtual Assaults  The recent investigation into a virtual

January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the United States—a solemn reminder of the widespread human rights violations that persist in modern society. As we raise awareness and combat this global issue, technology plays a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable populations, especially children. Netsweeper, a leading internet filtering and security solution, stands at the