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98. UMass’s very own Brian Levine is one of the foremost cybersecurity experts on CSAM. Here’s how he thinks we can make the Internet safer for children.

Reimagining the Internet

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Combatting CSAM Online: Challenges and Strategies

This chapter explores the complexities of combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing on the approaches of social networks like Facebook and Apple. It discusses the use of hash databases, the limitations of shared lists, and the importance of balancing free speech with preventing CSAM distribution. Strategies such as image alteration, perceptual hashes, human moderation teams, and user education are considered in the context of protecting children online.

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