- The CSAM regulation would mandate Big Tech to monitor private messages for potential illegal content, reporting to Europol and local police, marking an unprecedented move in democracies.
- Bulk monitoring of private communications sets a dangerous precedent for expanding surveillance to other purposes, such as anti-money laundering.
- False positives from fuzzy detection technology can lead to severe consequences, including inclusion in police databases and long-term harm to innocent individuals.
- The detection technology is unreliable and can be easily manipulated to flag innocent content, while the regulation lacks procedures for handling false reports.
- The regulation heavily relies on Big Tech companies that have a history of evading EU laws, raising concerns about accountability and effectiveness.
- Instead of costly and risky technology, the text urges prioritizing resources for police and child protection services to address shortages.
- The author requests the government to oppose the CSAM regulation due to its legal, social, and technological flaws.