Guest Blog – How Online Harassment Shaped the Internet: Why Coco’s Law and Ireland’s Internet Safety Model Matter
We’re pleased to welcome this guest blog from Maria Thomas, a cybercrime investigator, researcher and educator specialising in online harassment, child safety and open-source intelligence (OSINT). In this article, Maria explores how online harassment has evolved alongside digital technologies, the role emerging AI tools play in amplifying abuse, and why legislation such as Ireland’s Coco’s […]
IIH submission to the Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence
Summary of IIH’s submission to the Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence Irish Internet Hotline is the national body designated to provide a platform for members of the public and industry to report online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and related illegal content in Ireland. We work closely with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and […]
STATEMENT FROM IRISH INTERNET HOTLINE ON CALLS TO BAN AI NUDIFY APPS
Irish Internet Hotline fully supports a total ban on “nudify” apps and other forms of AI-based functions that can produce deepfake sexual images of children and adults. Our longstanding position remains that there is no legitimate purpose for such technology. Nudify apps and similar AI tools serve only to undermine the safety and dignity of […]
Teaching Kids to Stay Safe Online: Conversations, Digital Skills + Warning Signs Parents need to know
Teaching Kids to Stay Safe Online: Conversations, Digital Skills + Warning Signs Parents need to know Introduction Last week, we here at Irish Internet Hotline published a blog post detailing some concrete steps parents and guardians can take to safeguard their children in the digital world. While the practical steps are important, arguably more important […]
Setting Up Safe Devices for Kids: Parental Controls, Privacy, and Peace of Mind
As technology becomes increasingly embedded in our everyday life, it’s evidently become more important for parents to understand how to protect children online. We’ve put together a quick guide for parents to help protect your children from online dangers and allow them to learn how to use the internet safely. In particular, we’re turning focus […]