The SALUS App

The Salus app is a groundbreaking tool aimed at stopping the viewing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online. It uses advanced machine learning and traditional methods to monitor internet content and block any CSAM in real-time, helping protect users and victims alike.

Key Features

  • Real-Time Monitoring: Salus scans internet traffic using smart algorithms to spot and block harmful content right away. This helps prevent exposure to CSAM and protects users from the psychological impact of such material.
  • Privacy and Data Security: Privacy is a top priority for Salus. The app only collects essential, anonymised data, ensuring user identities remain protected while still providing effective monitoring.
  • User Control and Reporting: Users have control over the app’s settings and can report false positives, which helps improve the app’s accuracy. This feature ensures that the community actively participates in maintaining the app’s effectiveness.

Pilot Implementation
Currently, Salus is being tested across Europe in various community settings, involving both professionals and individuals at risk. This testing phase helps fine-tune the app’s functionality and ensures it meets the diverse needs of its users.

 

Community Benefits
By blocking access to CSAM, Salus significantly contributes to community safety. It helps reduce the spread of harmful material and supports child protection agencies and law enforcement in their mission. Additionally, the app acts as a deterrent to potential offenders, discouraging them from seeking such content.

 

Future Prospects
Feedback from the pilot phase will help improve the app and prepare it for wider use. The goal is to make Salus a powerful tool in the global effort to combat online child exploitation.

Find out more about the SALUS app here.

Support SALUS by taking part in a pilot study.