Google’s Nonconsensual Explicit Images Problem Is Getting Worse
Jul 10, 2024
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The podcast delves into Google's struggles with nonconsensual explicit images online, discussing victims' experiences and challenges faced by insiders. Solutions like mathematical hashing are suggested to address the growing problem of criminal explicit content circulating online.
Recent rise in non-consensual explicit images online challenges Google executives' action
Difficulty distinguishing non-consensual explicit imagery from other content calls for more proactive measures by tech companies
Deep dives
Google's Handling of Non-Consensual Explicit Imagery
Google faces challenges in managing non-consensual explicit images posted online without consent. Victims of scams like Girls Do Porn struggle to have such content removed from search results despite presenting solutions to Google, like hashing clips for blocking.
Challenges in Overcoming Non-Consensual Pornography
Distinguishing non-consensual explicit imagery (NCEI) from other content like child sexual abuse material poses difficulties for search engines like Google. Adam Dodge emphasizes the burden placed on victims to find and report such content, calling for more proactive measures by tech companies.
Google's Efforts in Handling Non-Consensual Explicit Imagery
Google has implemented changes to its removal policy regarding non-consensual explicit imagery, allowing for takedown requests related to private intimate content. These adjustments were prompted by advocacy efforts and made the takedown process more accessible and user-friendly, resulting in a significant increase in removal requests.
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Google’s Nonconsensual Explicit Images Problem and Victims' Experiences
Reports of intimate images and video posted online without consent are growing, and deepfakes add a horrifying new dimension to the problem. Google insiders say they’ve struggled to get executives to act.