Arachnid: Hunting the web’s darkest secrets
TVOWhat if the worst thing that ever happened to you plays out every day, countless times, on anonymous computer screens all over the world.
Everyday tens of millions of images of child sexual abuse are circulating on global online platforms. And the proliferation of these images is getting worse as AI technology and deep fakes create an ever-expanding epidemic of online child sex exploitation.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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The last episode is singularly the most powerful podcast episode I have heard in a long time. If you are a parent or hope to be please listen to this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5OofiOofster
United States20 days ago - Hunting Warhead 2.0
Great podcast, great reporting and harrowing truths.
Apple Podcasts5Scary Island Shaun
Australiaa month ago - Tech companies have too much protection and control
This is an eye opening and abhorrent subject that shouldn’t exist except for the morally bankrupt, if not greedy, tech platform companies who put their profit and advertisers (their real customer) over protecting children - possibly your own - from serious harm. It’s not that complex - all private and cloud storage platforms should prevent the upload and storage of CSAM content and companies who fail to should be held accountable. Thank you for this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5-TechRider-
Canadaa month ago - It’s about time
Thanks to all who have come together to try & protect the children online.Lord knows they need protecting.The numbers of children suffering SA are staggering.Which is why the hunting of these evil people is so important.If trading in child SA imagery leads to preventing future abductions or SA against the innocent children,we must all continue to push for ways to stop it.The numbers reaching beyond transporting drugs means it is out of control.We as adults must stay vigilant in pushing for more ... more
Apple Podcasts5C@ro1ineUnited States2 months ago - Shocking
If you needed more proof that Musk, Zuckerberg et al are evil, it’s here. It’s shocking that there’s no momentum to do something concrete to stop child sexual abuse imagery online.
Apple Podcasts5ZufriedaCanada2 months ago
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This podcast provides an in-depth examination of the pervasive issue of child sexual abuse imagery circulating on the internet, highlighting personal stories of survivors and the relentless fight against these crimes. Through detailed discussions with advocates, legal experts, and survivors, it sheds light on systemic failures by major tech companies to address the exploitation of children online. The exploration of initiatives like Canada's Project Arachnid underscores the urgent need for legislative reform and corporate accountability in combating this dark corner of the internet. The series aims to inform listeners about the real implications of these issues and the ongoing battle to protect vulnerable children, making it a vital resourc... more
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