CEO’s of Meta, TikTok, X, Snapchat and Discord went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify in Washington DC. Carly’s mum was in the front row holding her daughter’s photo on Carly’s birthday along with other parents who have lost their children.

"The unprecedented explosion in online child sexual exploitation we are witnessing is difficult for everyone to confront, including tech executives, but we cannot bury our heads in the sand." Julie Inman Grant's op-ed in The @Australian ⬇️ theaustralian.com.au/commentary/pla…

@AiLECSLab and Bravehearts are seeking victims and survivors 18+ in Australia to share their thoughts & experiences on the institutional use of material depicting abuse and exploitation of children. Funded by National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse

We need an engineer excited by operationalising the latest research in AI and machine learning. Work with both Monash University researchers and the AFP to assist in the fight against serious threats such as the online exploitation of children. seek.com.au/job/74102695

Voting for sessions at SXSW Sydney closes on April 25. Grace Tame and I have lots to say. Our talk is "The Unfair Fight: The tech arms race between child sex offenders and law enforcement". Please vote for us (you need to create an account first). submission.sxswsydney.com/entry/vote/Wqw…

A world-first project, the AiLECS Lab and Bravehearts are seeking perspectives from adult victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation to inform and develop survivor-centred policy and practice. Contribute or share this important cause: i.mtr.cool/sukfmhhxor Monash University

Join the next #OfftheCuff with Kelly Humphreys, Grace Tame and Campbell Wilson as they discuss why the voice of survivors MUST shape how their materials are used to counter online sexual abuse: i.mtr.cool/hkeewmlwxa 🗓️ 7 May | 8PM AEST AiLECS Lab Bravehearts

On Off the Cuff with Kel right now! Join our team Kelly Humphries and Campbell Wilson as they discuss the Institutional Use of Abuse Material and the use of technology to counter CSAM. youtube.com/live/RomPtPIXo…

Research led by Dr Lucy Grummitt from The Matilda Centre estimates that childhood maltreatment causes up to 40% of common, life-long mental health conditions. Researchers say childhood maltreatment should be treated as a public health priority. Read more: sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/n…

23/5 Monash Data Futures Institute AiLECS Lab 'Design choices & the systems we live by: Community needs for safety in #AI #Policing' free event: Grace Tame @ GT Foundation, Vicki Sentas UNSW Law & Justice, Elena Campbell & Stan Winford CIJ, Reuben Stanton @ Paper Giant shorturl.at/B6fgx

The AiLECS delegation at Queensland Police's #YTVC conference this week. We are proud to support what is not just a meeting but a proven driver of positive change in the landscape of child safety.

AiLECS co-directors Campbell Wilson and Janis Dalins gave an update yesterday on the work of the lab to the Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and senior members of the AFP and Monash University

At the AiLECS Lab child protection forum today - Stephen Jay Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation providing an overview of the growth of child sexual exploitation referrals year on year to Australian Federal Police

Stephen Jay Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation: In 2023, the ACCCE was receiving 300 reports of child sexual extortion per month. That number as reduced in 2024, perhaps signalling the success of prevention and disruption efforts.

On Sept 12 4 - 5.30pm, I'm hosting a panel discussion "Child protection in the age of AI", with Grace Tame, Jon Rouse and Zoe Lonard from Norton Rose Fulbright. This is a free Childlight - Global Child Safety Institute event at UNSW for Social Sciences Week Australia but places are limited! RSVP at: events.unsw.edu.au/event/child-pr…

Last week AiLECS Lab hosted Australia's Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and AFP Senior Leadership at Monash University.  Our esteemed guests learned about collaborations in #AI, #law enforcement and community safety – and the ethical principles that guide the Lab: //ailecs.org/

AiLECS Lab CELIΔ I would have continued live tweeting of AiLECS Lab symposium including final panel with Jon Rouse, Michael Salter & Maha Melhem…but I was chairing it! Timely and impactful event. Was pleased to be part of it. 21/21

💻Our upcoming webinar will explore what it takes to deliver a complete national response to #childsexualabuse and exploitation online. We'll hear from @ICMEC about implementing our Model National Response framework in practice. 🗓️Register now ⬇️

Parents and carers play crucial role in children's online safety. Our new resources can support you to talk with your kids and keep them safe. Find practical tips, videos and age-appropriate conversation starters at: news.esafety.gov.au/4e0Mu8Y #NationalChildProtectionWeek