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Big Tech's AI Failures Enable Online Child Sexual Abuse and Sextortion in Australia
The eSafety Commissioner's complaint isn't that detection tools don't exist. It's that they exist and the platforms don't switch them on.
The facts
Australia's eSafety Commissioner reports that major tech platforms, including Apple, Meta, Google, and others, are failing to adequately use available AI detection tools to combat child sexual abuse and sextortion. This insufficient use has led to ongoing harm, especially among young men and minors, despite clear guidance and regulatory pressure.