Tech Coalition

???? ?? Today, we hosted our third multi-stakeholder briefing on generative AI and its impacts on online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA), this time in Brussels. The event brought together European institutions, regulators, law enforcement, child safety advocates, and Tech Coalition industry members to discuss robust safety-by-design measures, shared challenges, and opportunities for deeper collaboration. As part of this ongoing dialogue, we announced new research projects selected for award through the Tech Coalition Safe Online Research Fund. These projects, led by the University of Kent, Western Sydney University, and Safernet Brasil, will tackle diverse aspects of this critical issue—from young people’s engagement with AI to the misuse of generative AI for creating and distributing CSAM. ?? Learn more about the outcomes of today’s briefing and the newly announced research projects in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e8AMRRzS Thank you to all who participated and shared their expertise, and a special thanks to Microsoft for hosting us at their Brussels office. Together, we’re making strides toward a safer digital future for children. ?? #GenerativeAI #ChildSafety #TechCoalition

?? We’re Hiring! Are you passionate about bringing people together to tackle online child sexual exploitation and abuse? We're looking for a Public Affairs and Events Manager to drive our multi-stakeholder engagement efforts and deliver impactful events that drive meaningful action on this critical issue. Key responsibilities include: ? Leading the development and execution of high-impact events with diverse stakeholders (including tech, governments, law enforcement and civil society) ? Building relationships to improve collaboration and shared understanding ? Managing complex projects that deliver measurable outcomes ? Driving the creation and dissemination of our Annual Report, showcasing the Coalition’s impact ?? Remote (U.S.-based, Washington, D.C. preferred) Join us in creating a safer online world for children. ?? Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/edhCYrJs

?? Last week, our President and CEO Sean Litton and VP for?Public Affairs?and?Communications?Jess Lishak participated in the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogotá, Colombia. Over 1,400 people, including 118 governments, NGOs, intergovernmental bodies, youth advocates, and survivors, gathered for a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect children everywhere. We were proud to: ?? Speak at the opening high-level plenary panel on strategies to end violence against children, focusing on our efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse. We shared how the tech industry is working collaboratively and with global partners to keep children safe online. ?? Participate, alongside our member Meta, in a satellite event addressing online harms against children, hosted by Safe Online, WeProtect Global Alliance, and the Brave Movement. ?? Engage with global leaders, policymakers, experts, and practitioners to discuss the tech industry’s unique role in driving collaboration, innovation, and commitment to tackle online child sexual abuse. Together, we are creating safer online spaces for children to learn, explore, and connect. Let’s keep moving forward and building partnerships across sectors to secure a brighter, safer digital future for all children. Thanks to the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Governments of Colombia and Sweden for hosting this historic event. #TechCoalition #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #OCSEA #ChildSafety #DigitalSafety

?? Join us for our first Pathways Fireside chat about reporting CSAM to NCMEC on 18 November at 12pm ET. This webinar will cover: - why and how to register as an ESP, - what is legally required to report, - the different options available for reporting, - implications of the REPORT Act, and - how to help Law Enforcement and NCMEC review and prioritize reports. Our President and CEO Sean Litton, will host the discussion with Fallon McNulty (Director of the CyberTipline, NCMEC),? Ethan Arenson (Director & Head of Digital Safety, Verizon) and Bruna Z. (Integrity Lead, Yubo). Register by 15 November ? ?? https://lnkd.in/edCJMaRX

Today the Tech Coalition hosted a global multi-stakeholder forum on combating the financial sextortion of children. The virtual half-day event was a follow up to our June 2023 forum on the same topic. Building on last year’s gathering, this forum provided an opportunity for representatives of the tech industry, financial sector, global law enforcement, civil society, academia, and governments to provide updates on the current status of this heinous crime and progress in responding since June 2023. The event was attended by more than 150 people, with representatives from 20 Tech Coalition member companies. We are grateful for everyone who participated in the event. We look forward to the work to come in areas such as: - Facilitating signal sharing through Lantern, with a focus on financial institutions. - Improving the actionability of financial sextortion cases reported to NCMEC. - Raising awareness of financial sextortion. - Sharing industry good practices. Thank you to our speakers from: Snap Inc., Meta, TikTok, PayPal, Western Union, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Gendarmerie royale du Canada, the Cote d’Ivoire Ministry of the Interior and Security, Nigeria's NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE PROHIBITION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NAPTIP), the Department of Justice - Republic of the Philippines , the Philippines National Police, and Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekPc9PXk

We were delighted to co-host this research convening with Safe Online earlier this month, at Google’s offices in London. ??Research has been and continues to be one of the key drivers of progress in preventing online child sexual exploitation and abuse, and we look forward to using the learnings from this event to drive forward further. Read about some of the key insights from participants, along with the wider impact of our Research Fund so far ?? https://lnkd.in/e6mPGASd

??Exciting news about our Pathways program! ?? We are currently developing a component of our Pathways program - Elevate - which is set to launch in 2025. Designed to strengthen Child Safety Programs, Elevate provides companies with the knowledge and expertise needed to be well-positioned for Tech Coalition membership. We are looking for a tech company to pilot this program with us for free! The ideal candidate would already have a strong foundation for their Child Safety Program and would have time and resources to spend on strengthening it (commitment will vary depending on the company’s status). Think your company is a great fit? Apply now to be our Elevate pilot partner and join us in driving impactful change in online safety for children. ? https://lnkd.in/eBGMsydt?

? Sextortion is never the victim’s fault—especially when it involves a child. We are proud to support our member Meta's Instagram campaign to raise awareness and prevent the spread of intimate images. Read their advice on how to respond to sextortion and get help ? https://lnkd.in/dz8h33JU

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Developer Good Practices sitelet, now live on the Tech Coalition website! This new publicly available resource is designed to help developers—whether working on social media, dating apps, or other platforms—take proactive steps in combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA). It covers: ? Understanding OCSEA harm types ? Setting up a basic team structure ? Implementing processes to identify, respond to, and prevent OCSEA A big thank you to the team at Google for highlighting the need for this resource and for sharing valuable insights and feedback during its creation. ?? Check it out and learn how your team can help make the online world safer for children! https://lnkd.in/eEZviZaG

If you’re going to be at the All Tech Is Human event in San Fransisco this week, make sure you say hi to our new Membership Development Manager, Sophia Dominguez!