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Microsoft PhotoDNA flags users child sexual abusers on images containing a grid

A vulnerability in Discord's AI moderation system, powered by Microsoft's PhotoDNA, is falsely flagging square grid images like spreadsheets, chessboards, and Minecraft inventories as child sexual abuse material (CSAM), leading to permanent account bans. Users are advised to avoid sending images until the issue is fixed, and server owners should disable image permissions temporarily.

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Microsoft PhotoDNA flags users child sexual abusers on images containing a grid
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There’s currently a vulnerability in Discord’s AI moderation that detects any and all square grid images, such as spreadsheets, chessboards, Minecraft inventories, white & gray transparent backgrounds… as CSAM and will permanently ban your account. To keep your account safe, I would recommend NOT sending any sort of images anywhere until this vulnerability is fixed. If you are a server owner or admin, I would highly recommend to disable all image and gif/embed perms in your server for the time being. To

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