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Aug 8, 2025 Julie Inman-Grant, the eSafety Commissioner of Australia, dives deep into the troubling challenges posed by big tech in safeguarding children online. She critiques Google and Apple's insufficient responses to child sexual abuse complaints, calling for transparency and accountability. The discussion highlights the alarming trend of reduced investment in trust and safety by tech giants. Inman-Grant also emphasizes the need for collaboration and stringent regulations to address dangers like AI abuse, underlining the vital role of smaller platforms in taking responsibility for online safety.
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Tech Giants Withhold Child-Safety Data
- David Speers highlights that Apple and Google can't say how many child-abuse complaints they receive.
- This exposes a transparency gap that undermines trust in platform safety.
Detection Tools Exist But Aren't Universal
- Julie Inman Grant says Apple and Google built hashes and content APIs but limit use to some services.
- This selective deployment leaves major services like iCloud and YouTube under-protected.
Trust And Safety Teams Were Slashed
- Julie Inman Grant recounts Twitter/X cut up to 80% of trust and safety staff after Elon Musk's takeover.
- Meta and others quietly reduced teams too, weakening moderation and brand safety.