OK, So Facebook Is Bad. Now What?
Facebook, it has become increasingly clear, cannot be trusted to govern itself. Continue reading OK, So Facebook Is Bad. Now What?
Category Archives: hate
White Supremacists Built a Website to Doxx Interracial Couples — and It’s Going to Be Hard to Take Down
Racists have published a hate-filled database targeting white women dating black and brown men as “traitors” — and some are being harassed online. Continue reading White Supremacists Built a Website to Doxx Interracial Couples — and It’s Going to Be Hard to Take Down
YouTube Livestream of Congressional Hearing About ‘Rise of White Nationalism’ Is Filled With White Nationalism
The live comment section of the YouTube live stream of the House Judiciary hearing on hate crimes and white nationalism was filled with hateful trolls. Continue reading YouTube Livestream of Congressional Hearing About ‘Rise of White Nationalism’ Is Filled With White Nationalism
WhatsApp Launches a Tip Line for Misinformation in India Ahead of Elections
WhatsApp has been struggling to address misinformation and rumors on its app without compromising security. “Checkpoint Tipline” gives users in India an opt-in option to submit rumors for fact-checking. Continue reading WhatsApp Launches a Tip Line for Misinformation in India Ahead of Elections
How YouTube Drives Shane Dawson and Other Creators to Conspiracy Theories
YouTube structurally prioritizes audience feedback, which can drive content-makers to promote conspiracy theories or hate. Continue reading How YouTube Drives Shane Dawson and Other Creators to Conspiracy Theories
Social Media Is Broken, But You Should Still Report Hate
Users shouldn’t feel obligated to help Facebook, Twitter, and other social media giants police hate. But experts say it’s still worthwhile. Continue reading Social Media Is Broken, But You Should Still Report Hate
5 Things We Need from ACL in 2018
Here’s the 5 things I’m hoping will change in 2018 regarding ACL. They are all related to each other and feed off each other… Interesting. One) The ACL Analytics user interface (UI) finds a good plastic surgeon. While I have crit… Continue reading 5 Things We Need from ACL in 2018
School Shooter Posted Racist Rantings to Steam for Years
Steam has long allowed hateful content on its platform. Continue reading School Shooter Posted Racist Rantings to Steam for Years