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Even if such systems were only used for their stated purpose of finding CSAM, because no one can audit the database of hashes there's no guarantee that non-CSAM
by giantrobot 3y ago
Even if such systems were only used for their stated purpose of finding CSAM, because no one can audit the database of hashes there's no guarantee that non-CSAM images aren't in there.
Just being accused of having CSAM is a life ruining event. Even if someone is eventually cleared of charges their life is forever altered. The "We Got Him!!" headlines are front page news, retractions are filed in a basement filing cabinet with a sign that says "Beware of Leopard".
- gambiting 3y agoWhich is why names and pictures of the accused should remain secret until the verdict, like it already happens in many other countries. But that's a separate topic.