The Daily A Criminal Underworld of Child Abuse, Part 2
Feb 20, 2020
Gabriel J.X. Dance, Investigations editor at The New York Times, and Michael H. Keller, investigative reporter, delve into the chilling realities of online child sexual abuse imagery. They discuss the tech industry's failure to effectively tackle this issue, even as statistics reveal a disturbing 50% increase in such content. Personal stories from victims' families highlight the ongoing trauma and the emotional toll of abuse and exploitation. The guests emphasize the urgent need for accountability from major tech companies to protect vulnerable individuals.
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Family's Trauma
- A mother recounts the traumatic experience of learning about her child's abuse.
- The FBI informed her that her ex-husband had been sexually abusing their youngest daughter and sharing the content online.
Ongoing Trauma
- Despite the abuse ending six years prior, images continue to circulate, and the parents receive notifications of arrests related to possessing these images.
- These notifications, while offering restitution, serve as constant, painful reminders of the ongoing trauma.
Facebook's Detection Efforts
- Facebook accounts for a significant portion of reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, not necessarily because it hosts more abuse, but due to its proactive detection efforts.
- They scan nearly every image and video uploaded against a database of known child sexual abuse material.