Creator Monetization Platform Passes Sued over Alleged Distribution of CSAM.
Passes, a direct-to-fan monetization platform for creators backed by $40 million in Series A funding, has been sued for allegedly distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The lawsuit, filed by creator Alice Rosenblum, claims that Passes knowingly courted content creators for the purpose of posting inappropriate material. Passes maintains that it strictly prohibits explicit content and uses automated content moderation tools to scan for violative posts.
- This case highlights the challenges in policing online platforms for illegal content, particularly when creators are allowed to monetize their own work.
- How will this lawsuit impact the development of regulations and guidelines for online platforms handling sensitive user-generated content?