The policy prohibits all uses of Stability AI technology to generate or facilitate CSAM, minor exploitation, grooming, trafficking, sextortion, or suggestive depictions of minors, and the document states that Stability AI will report CSAM to the appropriate authorities.
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The explicit reporting commitment establishes that Stability AI has disclosed an active enforcement posture toward CSAM detection and reporting, which is operationally relevant for any platform or developer using Stability AI technology in contexts where user-generated content is involved.
The agreement prohibits any use of Stability AI technology involving CSAM or minor exploitation in any form, and the document states that identified CSAM will be reported to appropriate authorities. This provision applies to all users regardless of deployment context.
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Compare across platforms →"child sexual abuse material (CSAM), sexual exploitation, grooming, or trafficking of minors. exploiting or abusing minors, including sextortion or any impersonation or enticement of minors for exploitative purposes. pedophilic behavior, such as through suggestive depictions of minors. We will report CSAM to the appropriate authorities.Excerpt from Stability AI's Acceptable Use Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CSAM reporting in the United States is governed by 18 U.S.C.
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The explicit reporting commitment establishes that Stability AI has disclosed an active enforcement posture toward CSAM detection and reporting, which is operationally relevant for any platform or developer using Stability AI technology in contexts where user-generated content is involved.
The agreement prohibits any use of Stability AI technology involving CSAM or minor exploitation in any form, and the document states that identified CSAM will be reported to appropriate authorities. This provision applies to all users regardless of deployment context.
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