Making Sense with Sam Harris #213 — The Worst Epidemic
Aug 4, 2020
Gabriel Dance, the Deputy Investigations Editor at the New York Times, dives into the harrowing epidemic of child sexual abuse. He discusses the dangers of terms like 'child pornography' and the urgent failures of tech companies and governments to address the crisis. The conversation highlights the critical role of organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the ethical dilemmas of privacy versus child protection, and the rising threat of online exploitation, with a strong call for collective responsibility in combating these issues.
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Bing CSAM Tip
- Sam Harris and Gabriel Dance received a tip about CSAM appearing on Bing searches.
- They reported it to authorities and began investigating, uncovering the widespread issue.
Internet's Impact on CSAM
- The internet's growth, especially with smartphones, has led to an explosion of CSAM.
- The number of reports increased from thousands in 1998 to millions in recent years.
Facebook's CSAM Reports
- Facebook's high number of CSAM reports reflects their aggressive scanning, not necessarily more content.
- Other platforms likely have similar amounts but do less detection.