Revolution.Social Open Source Safety Tools for Everyone (with Camille François)
Jan 22, 2026
Camille François, an assistant professor and trust & safety expert, is the founding president of ROOST, dedicated to making online safety tools accessible. In their conversation, Camille highlights the pressing safety threats to children and emphasizes the need for open-source solutions. She explores how safety varies across platforms, the role of communities in co-designing tools, and the importance of system-wide fixes. The discussion also touches on the risks and benefits of open-source AI and the necessity of collaborative safety testing to ensure healthier digital ecosystems.
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Safety Must Be Platform-Specific
- Safety will look very different across platforms and that pluralism is desirable.
- Camille François argues customized safety fits different communities and use cases, not one-size-fits-all.
Industry Tools Donated To The Commons
- Roost hosts real, production-grade tools donated from industry, like Discord's Osprey rules engine.
- Camille describes Osprey and Coop as examples of robust tools moved into the commons for wider use.
Adopt Open Source Freedoms For Safety
- Use open source freedoms to let communities audit, adapt, and redistribute safety tools.
- François recommends studying, modifying, and sharing safety code so platforms and users can trust and tailor protections.
