Aaron Rodericks, Bluesky head of trust and safety, said: “This partnership marks a significant step forward in our fight against child sexual abuse material, and we look forward to working with IWF to keep our users safe from harmful content and ensuring a safer online environment.”.
The platform said that, since November, its user numbers have risen from 13 million to more than 30 million, but said this rise had also seen an uptick in harmful content appearing on the platform, which it has responded to by expanding its content moderation team and safety tools.
By joining the IWF, Bluesky will gain access to a range of tools and services designed to help spot and identify child abuse material, including a list of webpages known to contain such content.
The platform has become a member of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), the non-profit organisation which helps find and remove child sexual abuse material on the internet.
“Our tried-and-tested tools for detecting and removing criminal content are a first step in ensuring that the internet is a safer space for children and we are pleased to see Bluesky making a commitment to child protection online and prioritising the safety of their users.”.
