Washington, D.C. – Raven convened a landmark meeting with several state Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Commanders, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and leading technology companies including Meta, OnlyFans, Snap, and TikTok. The gathering aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges facing law enforcement and Electronic Service Providers (ESPs) in combating online threats and enhancing child safety measures.
The meeting agenda included rigorous discussions covering a range of topics. The focal points of the discussions centered around crucial areas such as cybertip data uniformity and reporting requirements, data retention, the influx of cybertips inundating law enforcement agencies, and challenges with scaling for law enforcement to appropriately handle those cybertips. Additionally, the group delved into emerging threats posed by artificial intelligence and its potential role in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) investigations. The working group discussed these challenges and opportunities as well as strategies for effective collaboration between law enforcement and tech entities.
“While we may not all agree on solutions, we believe that collaboration is essential in addressing the complex challenges posed by online threats,” stated John Pizzuro, CEO of Raven. “Our goal with our discussion is to foster a genuine and open dialogue between law enforcement, Internet platforms and technology companies, and Raven as drafters and supporters of legislation so we can better understand each other’s perspectives and find common ground for advancing our collective efforts in protecting children online. We’re thankful the private sector came to the table today. We need action and that can’t happen without their commitment – and the commitment of Congress to pass much-needed legislation to protect our children online.”
The event concluded with a commitment to ongoing collaboration and information sharing, with plans for future meetings to continue addressing the evolving landscape of online threats. The varied groups at the table believe that while they all operate in different “lanes” they can help each other with their challenges by remembering they each have a vital role in helping keep children safe.
