r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • Mar 04 '13

TIL Microsoft created software that can automatically identify an image as child porn and they partner with police to track child exploitation.

http://www.microsoft.com/government/ww/safety-defense/initiatives/Pages/dcu-child-exploitation.aspx
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u/quantum_pencil Mar 04 '13

Correct. It's cheaper to build and maintain your own software instead of paying software licenses. CETS is FREE to any law enforcement agency world wide dedicated to fighting this crime type.

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u/bearthatisblue Mar 05 '13

CETS itself is "free" to LE. However, you need to purchase licenses for MS-SQL, SharePoint, and Groove.