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Australia flags Big Tech gaps in detecting child sexual abuse

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Express Tribune ·

Australia's eSafety regulator found serious gaps in how major tech platforms detect and respond to online child sexual abuse, including failure to identify known coercion scripts. The report highlights inadequate proactive measures and inconsistent reporting across platforms. Regulators warn that current industry efforts fall short of legal obligations under Australian law.

Meridian48 take
The findings underscore a persistent disconnect between tech companies' stated commitments and actual enforcement, raising questions about the effectiveness of self-regulation in child safety.
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