Veritone has integrated Thorn Detect, a child sexual abuse material detection tool, into its AI-powered Intelligent Digital Evidence Management System. The partnership combines Veritone's enterprise AI solutions with Thorn's non-profit technology to help law enforcement identify potential abuse images and videos on seized devices faster. Thorn Detect uses machine learning models to help investigators prioritise critical files and accelerate case resolution. The integration aims to shorten investigation cycles and enable faster victim identification. "Behind every case file is a child waiting to be found," said Brian Herrick, Vice President of Victim Identification at Thorn. The partnership is designed to help investigators cut through overwhelming caseloads whilst protecting their wellness. Veritone's iDEMS suite serves both commercial and public sectors with AI-driven data analysis capabilities.

Veritone and Thorn partner to safeguard children against abuse faster. April 02, 2026 Partnership integrates Thorn's CSAM detection AI into Veritone's iDEMS suite, empowering law enforcement to accelerate investigations and protect vulnerable children with powerful AI solutions. Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in building enterprise AI and data solutions, today announced the integration of Thorn Detect a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) detection tool developed by Thorn a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming how children are protected from sexual abuse and exploitation in the digital age into Veritone's AI-powered Intelligent Digital Evidence Management System (iDEMS) solutions suite. Using state-of-the-art machine learning models, Thorn Detect quickly identifies potential child sexual abuse images and videos on a seized digital device, helping investigators prioritize the most critical files, speed up case resolution, and find victims faster and remove them from harm. This integration enables Veritone users to utilize Thorn's technology to detect CSAM, significantly accelerating crucial investigations. "Our partnership with Thorn is a critical step forward in our commitment to providing law enforcement with the most advanced tools to protect our communities," said Jon Gacek, GM of Veritone Public Sector. "The fight against child sexual exploitation requires advanced technology, and by integrating Thorn Detect into our iDEMS suite, we are empowering investigators to more quickly identify and act on critical evidence. This technology will help shorten investigation cycles and bring perpetrators to justice faster, all while helping to protect children." "Behind every case file is a child waiting to be found. Thorn Detect helps investigators cut through overwhelming caseloads and focus on what matters most - identifying child victims and getting them to safety," said Brian Herrick, Vice President of Victim Identification at Thorn. "This partnership is designed to help find more children faster, while preserving investigator resiliency and better protecting their wellness." Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) is a leader in enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) software and solutions that transform unstructured data into actionable intelligence and dynamic workflows. By empowering organizations in both the commercial and public sectors, Veritone enables users to increase operational efficiency, accelerate decision-making, and drive profitability. The company's proprietary AI operating system, aiWARE(TM), orchestrates a diverse ecosystem of machine learning models and intelligent applications to process and tokenize data - including video, audio, and images - powering sophisticated automation and measurable business outcomes. Committed to the development of ethical AI, Veritone blends human expertise with cutting-edge technology to help customers navigate a complex digital landscape while helping to protect intellectual property and enabling sustainable business growth. For more information, visit Veritone.com. About Thorn Thorn is an innovative technology nonprofit that transforms how children are protected from sexual abuse and exploitation in the digital age. Thorn builds scalable tools to help platforms detect and prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation, supports investigators in finding victims faster, and shares research and technical guidance to shape policy and improve protections for children worldwide. By working within the broader child protection ecosystem, Thorn is creating a digital safety net to protect every child's right to simply be a kid. To learn more about Thorn's mission to protect children in the digital age, visit thorn.org. Safe Harbor Statement This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated integration of Thorn Detect into Veritone's iDEMS solutions suite; the expected capabilities, performance, and benefits of such integration; anticipated improvements in investigation speed, case resolution, and victim identification outcomes; the expected benefits of the partnership between Veritone and Thorn; and Veritone's business strategy, product development plans, and market position in the public sector. 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Despite rising awareness—31% of teens are familiar with deepfake nudes—many remain unclear on the legal and emotional consequences.LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Thorn , a nonprofit that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse and exploitation, reveals deepfake nudes are already violating young people's privacy and safety. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 teens surveyed have heard of the term "deepfake nudes," and 1 in 8 reported personally knowing someone who has been victimized by them.Thorn's new report, Deepfake Nudes & Young People: Navigating a New Frontier in Technology-Facilitated Nonconsensual Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, surveyed 1,200 young people (ages 13-20) to uncover how deepfake nudes are rapidly transforming from a fringe concern into a mainstream threat. Unlike earlier forms of manipulated imagery, today's deepfake technology allows anyone to create hyper-realistic, explicit content in seconds—no technical skill required."No child should wake up to find their face attached to an explicit image circulating online—but for too many young people, this is now a reality," said Melissa Stroebel, Vice President of Research and Insights at Thorn. "With lower barriers to creation and easily accessible apps, the dangers of deepfake nudes continue to escalate, with effects we're only beginning to measure. This research confirms the important role tech companies play in designing and deploying technology conscious of the risks of abuse, while also underscoring the need to educate young people and their communities on how to address this kind of digital abuse and exploitation, and for technology-driven solutions that can stem the creation and spread of deepfake nudes."Other key findings of the report include:Teens overwhelmingly recognize deepfake nudes as harmful. A substantial 41% of teens said deepfake nudes cause harm to the person in them