Major Victory for Child Protection: TAKE IT DOWN Act Signed into Law
On May 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law—a major milestone in the fight against child sexual exploitation online. This law requires the removal of non-consensual images, including AI-generated deepfakes, within 48 hours of a victim’s request. Together with our partner Skyll, Safe Surfin’ is actively deploying technology […]
Senator Jim Justice Commends Safe Surfin’ in West Virginia
U.S. Senator Jim Justice recently praised the Safe Surfin’ Foundation for its impactful work in West Virginia schools. In a letter dated June 18, 2025, he recognized Safe Surfin’ for protecting children from online dangers like cyberbullying and AI deep fakes, and for staying ahead of emerging digital threats. He highlighted the successful Cyber S.W.A.T. program […]
Supporting West Virginia Officers with Online Safety Training
On April 29, we announced an exciting partnership with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office in West Virginia. Sheriff Frank Priddy, Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton, and Regional Manager Jim Hale are collaborating to enhance Internet safety education. This initiative aims to combat online predators, curb the spread of harmful content, and promote positive digital engagement. As part of […]
Safe Surfin’ and Skyll Advocate for Online Safety on Capitol Hill
Eddie Worth and Graeme Page pause for a quick photo outside Senator John Kennedy’s office (SR-437) in Washington, D.C., as they prepare to step in for an important conversation. Proudly representing the mission and values of both the Safe Surfin’ Foundation and Skyll, this visit underscores our ongoing efforts to build strong partnerships in the […]
Statistics Around the Nation
In 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received over 83,000 submissions to their Take It Down platform, including more than 166,000 hash values. The recent passage of the Take It Down Act makes it a federal crime to post sexually explicit images online without consent, including AI-generated images, and requires online […]