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IWF Offers Fediverse a Way to Block CSAM
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Continue reading →: IWF Offers Fediverse a Way to Block CSAMThe Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has announced a new tool, Image Intercept, designed to help smaller platforms detect and block known child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This development is particularly relevant to Fediverse operators, many of whom have asked how they can take proportionate steps to protect their users and…
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Staying the Course: Our Continuing Mission
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Continue reading →: Staying the Course: Our Continuing MissionOver the past few weeks, we’ve shared some difficult news, a few of our projects have come to a close after not meeting their funding goals. We know that’s never easy to hear. But we also want to take a moment to share what hasn’t changed – what is continuing,…
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Statement on IFTAS’ Ethical Commitments & Community Relationships
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Continue reading →: Statement on IFTAS’ Ethical Commitments & Community RelationshipsIFTAS was founded to support trust and safety across decentralised social media networks. We are guided by a commitment to ethical governance, transparency, and the protection of marginalised and underserved communities online. Our work centres evidence-based practices, civil speech, and the creation of safer, more equitable spaces in federated platforms. …
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Content Classification System Post Mortem
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Continue reading →: Content Classification System Post MortemThe IFTAS CCS project was a pilot project to provide CSAM detection and reporting for Mastodon servers. The bulk of the project ran for 26 weeks, and while we cannot afford to maintain the service any longer, the findings below can inform future projects. All numbers are rounded for readability.…
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IFTAS 2.0 – Rescoping and Refocusing
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Continue reading →: IFTAS 2.0 – Rescoping and RefocusingSince its inception, IFTAS has worked to support volunteer moderators, administrators, and community managers across decentralised social media platforms, equipping them with the tools and guidance needed to foster safe, inclusive spaces. While we haven’t been able to raise the funds needed to accomplish all our goals, we’ve been humbled…
IFTAS is a non-profit organisation committed to advocating for independent, sovereign technology, empowering and supporting the people who keep decentralised social platforms safe, fair, and inclusive..