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‘I’m Alarmed’: Senator Opens Inquiry Into the Ways Tech Companies Report Suspected Child Abuse

Reports filed by tech companies lack essential information for law enforcement and prosecution, advocates say.

Amazon’s AI services division filed 1.1 million reports of suspected online child exploitation in 2025 to an advocacy group. But because those reports lacked essential information, there were zero cases where law enforcement was able to take action. A new inquiry opened in the Senate aims to ensure that never happens again.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, this week opened an inquiry into eight big tech companies over their handling of mandatory reporting of online child exploitation. It’s the latest step in a growing movement questioning whether tech companies can be trusted to keep their youngest users safe while online.

Electronic service providers are required by law to report incidents of child sex exploitation to the CyberTipline run by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In 2025, over 17 million reports of suspected online child sex exploitation were filed. But these reports may not have the necessary information to prompt action in the real world.

«I’m alarmed by what I’ve read,» Grassley said in his letters. «Based on information provided to my office, I am concerned that some companies have not provided NCMEC and law enforcement with sufficient data needed to protect kids and prosecute suspected predators.»

Grassley sent requests for more information to several major tech companies: Meta, TikTok, Roblox, Snap, Amazon AI Services, xAI, Grindr and Discord. These eight companies make up 81% of all child exploitation reports submitted to NCMEC. Notably absent from the inquiry was Google, owner of YouTube.

A Meta spokesperson told CNET the company «works tirelessly» to protect kids from this «horrific crime,» stating: «We’re committed to constant improvement and appreciate feedback, which has already led us to make some improvements, as NCMEC has acknowledged. We will continue making refinements to improve our reporting process.»

Grindr, Discord and Roblox made similar comments, saying they plan to work with the Senate and NCMEC on these issues. Grindr added that its dating site is only for adults, aged 18 and up. The other tech companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Iowa Republican’s inquiry follows reports from NCMEC in 2025 that tech companies were failing to provide essential location data in their reports and failing to disclose their use of child sex abuse material in AI data training. This is especially concerning given previous incidents of AI being used to create nonconsensual intimate imagery, including child sex abuse material.

Child exploitation online is a growing issue. In 2025, Meta alone filed nearly 11 million reports, 1.2 million of which dealt with suspected child trafficking. Meta owns the popular platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. NCMEC said in 2025 that Meta and xAI had improved their reporting, but it was still lacking.

«Many ESPs regularly tout the number of reports they submit to the CyberTipline, but fail to disclose that millions of reports lack basic information,» NCMEC wrote to Grassley in 2025. «This leaves children unprotected online, subjects survivors to revictimization, enables sexual offenders to remain freely online and wastes valuable and limited law enforcement resources.»

There has been movement in other branches of government to hold tech companies accountable for child safety. Meta was recently found liable by a New Mexico jury for misleading users about the safety of its platforms and failing to prevent child exploitation. The company was ordered to pay $375 million in damages. One day later, Meta and Google were found liable by a California jury for creating social media platforms that are addictive to children. The first person was convicted on Tuesday under the new US anti-AI deepfake law, the Take It Down Act, for creating AI-generated child sex abuse materials.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

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Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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