FORTUNE – Kathryn Kosmides, founder and CEO of Garbo, developed technology to reduce violence against women in online dating. Despite initial interest from Silicon Valley, companies quickly shifted focus once they received positive publicity and regulatory pressures eased. Kosmides observes a decline in the tech industry's commitment to trust and safety, with significant cutbacks in teams and budgets. She highlights three challenges exacerbating gender-based violence online: high costs and limited access to background checks, underreporting of offenses by victims, and tech platforms' failure to address repeat perpetrators effectively. Kosmides calls for government action, including a unified reporting system for gender-based violence, updating the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and regulating access fees to public records. She emphasizes the need for systemic change to ensure online safety and hold tech companies accountable.
by Kathryn Kosmides
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