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Tess Ikonomou

Biggest tech companies failing on safety

eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant wants tech companies to provide data on safety measures. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Apple and Microsoft do not try to actively catch child abuse material on their platforms, and are among the world's biggest technology companies failing to do their part in combating the sexual exploitation of children online.

A report released by the eSafety commissioner showed that while some companies had systems in place to detect the material, others did not, with the responses to be used to lift safety standards across the sector.

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