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FTA: “For example, on Messenger, when you send a photo, our automated systems scan it using photo matching technology to detect known child exploitation imagery
by Jerry2 9y ago
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“For example, on Messenger, when you send a photo, our automated systems scan it using photo matching technology to detect known child exploitation imagery
Ah yes, the "Think of the children" [1] argument. This is the favorite argument of censorship [2] lawmakers, dictators and everyone who wants to destroy personal liberties and privacy. They always invoke "think of the children" arguments because you look like a monster if you oppose it.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Think_of_the_children https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Think_of_the_children
[2]: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-31/wolf-internet-censorship/5229690 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-31/wolf-internet-censorsh...
- saboot 9y agoWhat do you propose as an alternative? This isn't govt mandated censorship, it's a private company not wanting to become a CP sharing portal.
- greggarious 9y agoI think the parent's (unstated) implication is that a system that can detect and block from a list of CP hashes could also be used to block any other content. For example, let's say I create an eye catching flyer image detailing locations for a peaceful protest against the firing of a Mueller. Such a system could be used to block it. Right now no one opposes building it, but the capacity once created can be easily abused.
- Raphmedia 9y agoDon't fool yourself. There's nothing stopping any pedophiles from sending links to private websites where their content is hosted. Saying that they are scanning anything to "think of the children" is simply being naive.
- tzahola 9y agoAs if pedophiles would send their stuff in the clear...
- reaperducer 9y agoBased on the perp walks I've seen on TV they don't look exceptionally intelligent.
- desu_ 9y agoSome (off the top of my head, Taleb) advance the argument of survival bias: Smarter criminals are less likely to get caught and so, are less likely to be offered a seat by Chris Hansen.