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The role of ESPs in detecting and reporting CSAM

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Jan 25, 2026
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How do hash‑based CSAM detection systems work and why do they fail for AI‑generated images?

works by converting known illegal images into compact digital fingerprints (hashes) and scanning uploads for matches, a method that reliably finds previously identified material but only that material...

Jan 6, 2026

Are csam cybertipline borne investigations primarily focused on the reported uploading offender or does scope increase to include the individuals who downeloaded wjat the tipped person posted

CyberTipline-originated investigations begin with reports about apparent uploads of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and are routed by NCMEC to law enforcement, but in practice the investigative sco...