Social media platforms host majority of child sexual abuse material
Source: The Next Web
UNICEF's data points to a structural problem rather than a fringe threat: the platforms optimized for connection and algorithmic engagement are also hosting the bulk of child exploitation material. Moderation capacity isn't the core issue—design is. The same features that make these platforms valuable (ease of contact, visual-first interfaces, recommendation engines) create ideal conditions for predators. The 60% figure matters because it shifts where pressure lands: not on specialized dark web forums but on Meta, TikTok, and YouTube's core business infrastructure.