"Google, OpenAI, Roblox, and Discord have partnered to establish the Robust Open Online Safety Tools (ROOST) initiative aimed at enhancing online child safety through accessible, open-source AI technologies. Founded following an alarming rise in child exploitation incidents, ROOST seeks to unify existing safety tools and create innovative solutions to tackle child sexual abuse material online. With support from leading AI developers and philanthropies, the initiative aims to make essential safety infrastructure more transparent and inclusive, ultimately contributing to a safer internet for children and young users.
"Google, OpenAI, Roblox, and Discord have partnered to establish the Robust Open Online Safety Tools (ROOST) initiative aimed at enhancing online child safety through accessible, open-source AI technologies. Founded following an alarming rise in child exploitation incidents, ROOST seeks to unify existing safety tools and create innovative solutions to tackle child sexual abuse material online. With support from leading AI developers and philanthropies, the initiative aims to make essential safety infrastructure more transparent and inclusive, ultimately contributing to a safer internet for children and young users.