Research on Online Exploitation & Child Safety
Mission Statement :
This site documents my research into online exploitation and crimes against children. My goal is to understand exploitation vectors, emerging technologies, enforcement efforts, and gaps in current approaches. To that end, my main focus is analyzing and compiling publicly available information, case studies, and technical research to understand the landscape of child exploitation and explore how technology can be applied to reduce harm and aid those working to protect children.
To be frank without being excessively graphic these cases include :
a) grooming and sexual exploitation by strangers, family, trusted adults, OR AI impersonation
b) deepfakes, extortion, threats from unsavory individuals and malicious organizations
c) organized large scale exploitation facilitated, financed, or coordinated through online platforms / networks
d) production and/or distribution of CSAM
On this site you will find
- Current exploitation vectors, crime stats, and future threats
- Current and future research / tech, law / policy, and enforcement efforts
- How you ( YES YOU) can help
Note : this is not a site for vigilantes, individual cases / tips, or investigations… this is a site to curate current research, explore future topics, and discuss publicly how to stop a pressing social issue that will continue to grow alongside social media and the internet.