Meta's AI sending 'junk' CSAM tips to DOJ
6 hours ago
- #AI moderation
- #law enforcement
- #child safety
- Meta's AI moderation generates large volumes of useless reports about child sexual abuse, hindering investigations.
- ICAC officers report that Meta provides thousands of low-quality tips monthly, overwhelming resources.
- Unviable tips from Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp often lack critical evidence needed for investigations.
- Meta defends its cooperation with law enforcement, citing fast response times and improved reporting processes.
- Internal Meta documents from 2019 reveal concerns about encryption hindering child exploitation detection.
- The Report Act (2024) expanded reporting obligations, leading to a surge in unviable tips from Meta.
- ICAC officers struggle with morale due to the overwhelming volume of tips and lack of personnel.