This edition of Fact Vs Fiction looks at why message design matters, and why simple one-size-fits-all assumptions can be misleading in practice.

πŸ”Ή Read full rescource article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8685915/pdf/pnas.202116310.pdf

πŸ”Ή Useful for teaching, briefing, and prevention contexts

#Counterspeech #OnlineHate #SCENOR

AI-generated antisemitism hit 30 million views as platforms fall behind: CyberWell's report found 307 AI-generated antisemitic posts hit 30M views in 13 months. TikTok removed 88%, YouTube only 28%, and X just 20% of flagged content. https://ppc.land/ai-generated-antisemitism-hit-30-million-views-as-platforms-fall-behind/ #AIAwareness #Antisemitism #SocialMediaSafety #CyberWell #OnlineHate
AI-generated antisemitism hit 30 million views as platforms fall behind

CyberWell's report found 307 AI-generated antisemitic posts hit 30M views in 13 months. TikTok removed 88%, YouTube only 28%, and X just 20% of flagged content.

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To stream or not to stream? The pros and cons for N.S. municipalities
The vast majority of Nova Scotia municipalities offer some kind of video access to their council meetings, but new technology and the rise of online hate have some councils turning off the camera.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/to-stream-or-not-to-stream-the-pros-and-cons-of-video-for-n-s-municipalities-9.7214998?cmp=rss

"A registered #investmentadvisor that aligns portfolios with #Jewish values is urging #Meta Platforms #shareholders to back a proposal demanding the #socialmedia giant publish a detailed account of how it handles #antisemitism and other forms of #onlinehate on its platforms.

#JLens wants shareholders to vote for Proposal 8 at Meta's annual meeting on May 27, which would require the company to produce a transparency report on its content #moderationpolicies and their effectiveness, including ad policies, enforcement practices, and user protections."

https://www.investmentnews.com/equities/jewish-values-ria-pushes-meta-shareholders-to-demand-antisemitism-transparency-report/266757

Jewish values RIA pushes Meta shareholders to demand antisemitism transparency report

JLens managing director speaks to InvestmentNews ahead of today’s Meta vote.

InvestmentNews
After online hate, Regina police brought in to protect actors, staff at Globe Theatre
Globe theatre staff faced vicious threats and online hate after a video clip of teachers leading Grade 12 students out of a racy production was picked up by far-right websites.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/globe-theatre-little-red-warrior-and-lawyer-online-hate-police-9.7206603?cmp=rss
AJC and CyberWell join forces to track antisemitism across social platforms: AJC and CyberWell today formalized a partnership to monitor and combat online antisemitism, targeting algorithmic amplification and coded hate on social media. https://ppc.land/ajc-and-cyberwell-join-forces-to-track-antisemitism-across-social-platforms/ #Antisemitism #OnlineHate #SocialMedia #CyberSafety #DigitalTrust
AJC and CyberWell join forces to track antisemitism across social platforms

AJC and CyberWell today formalized a partnership to monitor and combat online antisemitism, targeting algorithmic amplification and coded hate on social media.

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Online Antisemitism Surges Post-October 7, Royal Commission Told

Royal commission hears online antisemitism surged 5x after Oct 7. 44% of Australians unsure about attacks. Affects Jewish people and institutions.

#OnlineHate, #Antisemitism, #October7, #RoyalCommission, #SocialMedia

https://newsletter.tf/online-antisemitism-surges-fivefold-after-oct-7/

Online antisemitism content increased five times after October 7. This is a much bigger jump than before the attacks.

#OnlineHate, #Antisemitism, #October7, #RoyalCommission, #SocialMedia
https://newsletter.tf/online-antisemitism-surges-fivefold-after-oct-7/

Online Antisemitism Spikes Fivefold After Oct 7 Attacks, Royal Commission Told

Royal commission hears online antisemitism surged 5x after Oct 7. 44% of Australians unsure about attacks. Affects Jewish people and institutions.

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RE: https://social.heise.de/@heiseonlineenglish/116441217794431624

#Austria: WE NEED AGE VERIFICATION EVERYWHERE THINK OF THE CHILDREN !1!!

Also Austria: Family Minister drops state funding for legal and psychosocial counseling against online hate. The #DSA reporting office also ceases to exist. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

#DigitalServicesAct #DigitalRights #RegulateBigTechNotChildren #OnlineHate

Semenyo Faces Renewed Abuse, Football Authorities Vow Action

Manchester City player Antoine Semenyo targeted with racist abuse. Football bodies and clubs are vowing to take stronger action against online hate.

#SemenyoAbuse, #FootballRacism, #KickItOut, #OnlineHate, #PremierLeague

https://newsletter.tf/semenyo-racist-abuse-football-authorities-action/