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We transform the way children are protected from sexual abuse and exploitation in the digital age.

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The Take It Down Act has officially been signed into law.

The new legislation is important because it criminalizes the distribution of intimate images—whether real or AI-generated—shared without consent, and holds platforms accountable to act quickly.

https://t.co/1qIAVJVQjU

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During #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth, @FBI launched Operation Restore Justice—a 5-day, nationwide effort that led to the arrest of 205 alleged child sex offenders and rescuing 115 children.

Hear directly from Darren Cox about how the ongoing work to safeguard children.

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It’s important to start conversations about digital safety now—before kids find themselves in risky situations.

Our parent discussion guide, "Starting to Make 'Friends' Online," is designed to help:
https://t.co/zor4CTtuci

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@digg Grateful to be considered by your community @digg! We love to see tech doing good.

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In 2024, @AmazonPhotos used @GetSaferio to detect and report more than 30,000 images—up nearly 25% from the year before. That impact is only possible through deep investment, innovation, and collaboration.

Read the full report:
https://t.co/cTT5DhX5jX

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How do we #protectkids in a world where danger is just a swipe away?

@Bloomberg latest piece, "How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online," asks a critical question: What can families do right now?
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@NCMEC https://t.co/shonnna7r5

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#NCAPM25

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Protecting kids in a digital world means designing with safety in mind, and talking to kids early and often about the threats they may face online. #NCAPM25

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A10. Offenders exploit gaps in tech and are increasingly sophisticated and able to scale. To stay ahead, we need smarter tools, stronger standards, and real transparency from platforms. #NCAPM25

[National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @NCMEC]

Q10. We end each year with the same vital question: As offenders continue to exploit children online with little fear of being caught, how can we stay ahead and protect kids in an ever-evolving digital world? #NCAPM25

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You can read more about our support for this bill here: https://t.co/1qIAVJWo9s #NCAPM25

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The bill will also establish an important notice and removal process through which victims are able to go directly to platforms to get their non-consensual intimate visual depictions, including AI-generated deepfakes, taken down. #NCAPM25

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The Take It Down Act would criminalize the publication of intimate visual depictions of children, as well as criminalize threats from perpetrators to distribute these images for the purposes of extortion. These criminal penalties would provide important recourse for child victims

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A8. Right now, we are really hoping to see the Take It Down Act quickly signed into law. The House of Representatives passed it yesterday evening with significant support and we are hopeful that it makes its way to President Trump’s desk soon. #NCAPM25

[National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @NCMEC]

Q8. What would you like to see happen in 2025 to strengthen online protections for children through legislation or policy? #NCAPM25

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We are at a critical moment – and if we act now, there is hope that we can keep kids safe from the many threats posed by perpetrators using GAI to harm kids. #NCAPM25

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A6. Platforms must prioritize transparency, set safety standards, and invest in early detection tech to stop online enticement before it escalates. #NCAPM25

[National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @NCMEC]

Q6. Offenders are using GAI to create fake accounts and lure children. What can be done to detect and prevent online enticement before it escalates? #NCAPM25

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A5. The images created on nudifying apps can be used for sextortion, grooming, & other harms. These images circulate & the emotional toll is real. We need platform accountability, early education, & safety by design to prevent this threat from escalating even further. #NCAPM25

[National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @NCMEC]

Q5. “Nudify” apps use AI to remove clothing from photos, often without consent. What risks do these tools pose to minors, and how can we effectively address them? #NCAPM25

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A3. GAI is being used to create CSAM—either generating synthetic sexual images of children from scratch or altering real photos into abuse content. It's also being used to groom and sextort children at scale. We are at a critical moment for safety by design #NCAPM25

[National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @NCMEC]

Q3. How is Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) being used to create exploitative content involving children? #NCAPM25

[National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @NCMEC]

Join us TOMORROW from 2–3 PM EST for an X Chat marking National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Let’s amplify each other’s voices on recognizing the signs, supporting survivors, and taking action to stop online child exploitation.
#NCAPM25

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42% of minors who engaged in commodified sexual interactions—where they’re offered money or something of value in exchange for a sexual interaction online—say the person asking was another minor.

Read the full findings and what they mean:
https://t.co/4WZ4j2kWTK

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In 2024, more platforms than ever deployed @GetSaferio—our comprehensive child sexual abuse material and child sexual exploitation detection solution.

Read Safer’s 2024 Impact Report to learn more about how our tech helps content moderators:
https://t.co/258L1pJC2U