Hi Everyone,
As you may have heard, over the last few weeks X and Grok have made it possible for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to be generated and widely distributed on their apps. Both apps are in clear violation of Appleβs App Store guidelines and should have been removed from the App Store. But they havenβt been.
We are deeply saddened and angered by this, and so in protest, we're launching a new app today β CSAM Store Checker. We made this app to show which app marketplaces have apps where CSAM is accessible, and we've included a number of articles for reference. This app should make it obvious which apps are the issue and which marketplaces allow those apps to be distributed.
And to further emphasize our dedication to protecting children, we are donating ALL our Patreon earnings from now through February to Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT). PACT is a wonderful organization that's dedicated to eliminating the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children. They have a CSAM Prevention Program which provides a safe space for parents, caregivers, and guardians to learn about the basics of human trafficking and exploitation and in 2024 helped pass the REPORT Act which strengthens legal obligations for Big Tech companies to detect, report, and prevent online child exploitation. Learn more or donate directly at https://www.wearepact.org/
We appreciate all your support, thank you.
Riley + Shane