Social & Media Matters

In this powerful interview, we sit down with Andrea Powell, the Director of the Image-based Sexual Abuse Initiative at Panorama. Andrea shares her journey and the impactful work she is doing to combat image-based sexual abuse and other online harms. Key Topics Covered: Andrea's role and vision at Panorama. Efforts to combat image-based sexual abuse. Insights into supporting survivors of human trafficking. Establishing safe homes and advancing policies for survivors. The impact of gender-based violence globally. S&MM TALKS is an initiative that is a convergence point for global public policy experts and leaders in the online safety sphere. Discussing current issues in AI, Tech Policy, Misinformation/Disinformation, and Online Safety, it's your go-to platform for insights into the digital future.

In the latest episode in our series on combatting #Sextortion, we discuss: 1. Rising financial sextortion cases 2. Social media platform responsibilities 3. International collaboration efforts 4. Educating youth and parents on online safety 5. Support systems for victims 6. Enhancing reporting mechanisms 7. Emerging trends in online exploitation Watch now and join our mission to battle #Sextortion: https://lnkd.in/dtUWq6sY #OnlineSafety #Sextortion #UserSafety

Arnika from Team Social & Media Matters spoke with fellows of Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC)'s Young Researchers for Social Impact programme. She shared her insights on Internet Access and Online Safety specifically discussing the short video apps, their engagement, policy gaps and the importance of standards for user protection. #Internet #OnlineSafety #DigitalSafety

In our latest conversation Vikram Singh dives deep into the alarming trends of financial sextortion with Ami Kumar and Arnika Singh. The report "Trends in Financial Sextortion" by Thorn in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children provides a comprehensive investigation into the nature, trends, and impacts of financial sextortion as reported through the NCMEC CyberTipline data. In this interview, we discuss: The primary factors driving the rise in financial sextortion cases. The role and responsibility of social media platforms like Instagram and Snap Inc. in preventing these incidents. How international collaboration can help address and mitigate financial sextortion? Effective strategies for educating young people and their parents about online safety. The support systems and resources available for victims of financial sextortion. Ways to enhance reporting mechanisms to ensure accurate data collection. Emerging trends in online exploitation and how we can stay ahead to ensure user safety. Watch as we uncover critical insights and practical solutions to this growing threat. https://lnkd.in/dtUWq6sY

❗Perpetrators of financial sexual extortion use threats and coercion to create a sense of urgency and blackmail children and young people online. Situations can escalate extremely quickly. Children and young people can misread the warning signs and be unaware of the risks when engaging online. Perpetrators often use false identities and use increasingly sophisticated tactics to target victims. 📢Raising awareness of the problem is critical. Open conversations with parents, carers, and young people in schools, youth groups and sporting teams helps erode the power of the threats propagated by criminals and prevent engagement with perpetrators. #sextortion #onlinesafety Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eg-vz8nQ

#Sextortion | Discussing the hidden world of AI-fueled scams in with Vikram Singh and Ami Kumar | Learn how advanced technologies are being misused and what can be done to stop it. Watch Full Episode: https://lnkd.in/d36_fhjU

The Dark Side: Inside Sextortion and Cyber Scams | We are sharing our latest segment where Vikram interviews Ami to uncover the disturbing rise of sextortion and cyber slavery fueled by advanced AI technologies. Watch Now: https://ow.ly/GoT850SsLNb In this video, we discuss: 1. The alarming increase in cyber slavery and sextortion scams. 2. Misuse of advanced AI and deepfake technologies. 3. Psychological and societal impacts. 4. Steps and solutions needed to combat these crimes, including international collaboration, stricter AI regulations, and comprehensive victim support. Key Highlights: AI Exploitation, Human Trafficking, Global Crisis, Solutions and Support #Sextortion #CyberCrime #HumanTrafficking #AI #Deepfake #DigitalSafety

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We are thrilled to present an exclusive interview with Dr Rachel O'Connell the founder and CEO of TrustElevate. Watch the full interview to learn about Dr. O'Connell's pioneering work in child age-proofing and parental consent. Watch now: https://ow.ly/UX1G50SrzFo

This week the team worked dedicatedly on combatting #CSAM and #Sextortion. We hope our efforts lead to user safety and escalation in resources to help the victims of cyber crimes. 1. The Toolkit against Sextortion is in progress. 2. Our report on Content Moderation Systems in India is soon to be revealed. 3. We are regular in creating video resources to help users facing any form of cybercrime. Arnika Singh Ami Kumar Pratishtha Arora Vikram Singh