Re: Feedback Request – Embedded Child Protection Solution for Telcos (Academic Research)

[Tom Beecher via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

Eva-

The solution analyzes data traffic on children’s devices to block harmful
> content and alert parents to risks such as grooming, cyberbullying, or
> self-harm — all while respecting privacy and working natively within telco
> infrastructure.


Reviewing their website and referenced patent, Chirp appears to be software
embedded in a device operating system. End user devices are, for this
context, not part of telco infrastructure.

What an end user does ( or doesn't ) run on their devices is a no-op for
the network. Unless it's causing a problem, we don't care. It's just bits.

On Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM evabouchard38--- via NANOG <
nanog () lists nanog org> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm part of a postgraduate team at Dublin City University working with
> Chirp, a startup developing real-time, embedded child-protection software
> for telecom operators. The solution analyzes data traffic on children’s
> devices to block harmful content and alert parents to risks such as
> grooming, cyberbullying, or self-harm — all while respecting privacy and
> working natively within telco infrastructure.
>
> As part of our MSc practicum, we’re seeking feedback from telecom and
> network professionals on the commercial, technical, and regulatory
> feasibility of such an approach.
>
> Would you be open to completing a short, 10-minute questionnaire?
>
> 🔗 https://dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8oBhWiZMRrUh1zM
>
> We’d be very grateful for your insights. Happy to follow up with more
> technical or contextual details if helpful.
>
> Thanks in advance for your time!
>
> Best regards,
> Eva Bouchard
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