Tech platforms told to fix 'sextortion' blind spots

A warning - the following story contains elements that may distress some people Australia's eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm about sexual extortion online, after receiving more than 2,000 complaints in just six months. It's prompted renewed demands for big tech to do more to prevent young people being blackmailed on digital platforms. The issue has also reignited the broader debate about how to regulate social media and emerging AI.A warning - the following story contains elements that may distress some peopleAustralia's eSafety Commissioner is sounding the alarm about sexual extortion online, after receiving more than 2,000 complaints in just six months.It's prompted renewed demands for big tech to do more to prevent young people being blackmailed on digital platforms.The issue has also reignited the broader debate about how to regulate social media and emerging AI.