All articles tagged with #child abuse material
Tony McCollister, a 43-year-old former reality TV star from Cincinnati, faces serious charges including felony pandering obscenity involving a minor and misdemeanor sexual conduct with an animal, after being arrested for allegedly uploading child sex abuse material to his Google account. His next court appearance is scheduled for December 30.
Tony McCollister, a former reality TV star from 'Neighbors With Benefits,' was arrested in Ohio on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and engaging in sexual conduct with animals, with a bond set at $250,000 and a court date scheduled for December 30.
The State of Utah and the FTC have filed a complaint against adult website operator Aylo, accusing it of knowingly distributing child sex abuse material and non-consensual content, leading to a proposed consent order that includes a $5 million fine, content verification, and stricter safeguards to prevent future exploitation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat online child exploitation.
A Republican member of South Carolina's state house, RJ May, was arrested and charged with distributing child sexual abuse material, involving exchanging files on social media. He was ordered to remain jailed until his trial amid allegations of sharing graphic content and using fake identities, with investigations also suggesting potential travel to Colombia for illicit activities. The case has led to his suspension from the house and distancing by colleagues.
Australia's internet regulator, the e-Safety Commissioner, has drafted a new code that will require search engines like Google and Bing to prevent the sharing of AI-generated child sexual abuse material. The code will mandate that search engines ensure such content is not returned in search results and that AI functions built into search engines cannot produce synthetic versions of the material, also known as deepfakes. The code reflects the need to address the rapid growth of generative AI and its potential misuse. The Digital Industry Group, which includes Google and Microsoft, has expressed satisfaction with the new code.
Apple has opposed the powers in the Online Safety Bill that could force encrypted messaging tools like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Signal to scan messages for child abuse material. The company has urged the UK government to amend the bill to protect encryption. The Online Safety Bill contains powers that could enable communications regulator Ofcom to direct platforms to use accredited technology to scan the contents of messages. Apple's statement means that some of the most widely used encrypted apps oppose this part of the bill.