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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 7h

“A decade later, we’ve seen those conspiracy theories & ideas move wholly into the mainstream of our political discourse in many ways through social media.”

Our report with @thejcpa.bsky.social found that X is a hotbed for antisemitic conspiracies.

More from JCPA CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social👇

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 8h

Social media has become a megaphone for hate, allowing antisemitic content to spread widely and quickly.

These platforms are failing to act, even as online hate can spill into real-world harm.

Learn how platforms are failing to stop the amplification of antisemitism online👇

Understanding Antisemitism on Social Media — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

How does antisemitism or hatred against Jewish people spread on social media and how to stop it?

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 10h

Our research shows unregulated AI chatbots can pose serious risks to kids.

That’s why CCDH supports the AI LEAD Act led by @durbin.senate.gov and Senator Hawley which aims to hold AI companies liable for the harms they cause.

Read our blog to learn more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oi5DZ7

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 13h

CCDH is holding social media companies accountable for enabling the spread of online harms, hate & lies.

Our mission is to protect civil liberties & human rights online.

Join our community & help us make the internet safer for everyone 👇

Join us

Bad actors and greedy platforms are creating a toxic environment of hate and disinformation online that has real-world impacts. Join us and be part of the campaign to clean up social media and hold platforms accountable.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 1d

CCDH joins @algorithmwatch.org, @dsa40collaboratory.bsky.social & @mozilla.org to demand greater transparency & public access to data from social media companies, as per the DSA.

Data access is crucial to CCDH’s work to shed light on systemic risks posed by social media platforms.

Read our blog ⤵️

Show us what’s viral: A request to platforms to share the most viewed posts in the EU — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

CCDH, AlgorithmWatch, DSA 40 Data Access Collaboratory, Mozilla Foundation, and other groups push for platforms' transparency for better research access in the EU.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 1d

Online hate doesn’t stay online – it fuels violence, spreads extremism, and silences voices.

CCDH is pushing for urgent action from social media & search engine companies, but we need your support. Donate today to help us keep up the fight👇

Donate to the Center for Countering Digital Hate

Counter Hate + Disinformation - CCDH works to counter the bad actors and platforms that spread hate and lies. Be part of it.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 1d

Online misinformation & disinformation can have a devastating impact on society.

But these are not interchangeable terms. Read our explainer to learn their definitions and how to spot them ⤵️

Misinformation vs Disinformation: Understanding the difference online

What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation in the context of social media?

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 2d

ChatGPT is failing to protect teens.

We tested ChatGPT on over 1200 prompts about self-harm, suicide, eating disorders & substance abuse.

53% of the responses contained harmful or dangerous content.

Learn more from @imranahmed.bsky.social in @scrippsnews.bsky.social👇
https://bit.ly/4o0Leaw

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 2d

Teenagers are turning to ChatGPT for advice.

But CCDH's research shows that OpenAI's chatbot is exploiting teens' vulnerabilities & betraying them.

Here's what you need to know about our report 👇

Is ChatGPT a real or fake friend?

CCDH's research shows that ChatGPT is betraying vulnerable teenagers by generating dangerous advice. Read our blog to find out more.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 2d

Thanks for sharing. As you say, our research shows that social media companies continuously prioritize profit over safety. That’s why standing up together is important. We’re working to hold platforms responsible & accountable for the harms they cause. Join us! ⤵️
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Stop online hate and lies. Join CCDH and be part of the campaign.

Bad actors and greedy platforms are creating a toxic environment of hate and disinformation online that has real-world impacts. Join us and be part of the campaign to clean up social media and hold pl...

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 2d

Our research shows unregulated AI chatbots can pose serious risks to kids.

That’s why CCDH supports the AI LEAD Act led by @durbin.senate.gov and Senator Josh Hawley which aims to hold AI companies liable for the harms they cause.

Learn more ⤵️

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 3d

📢 Hate has always existed, but social media & AI are making it easier to spread it far and wide.

Online hate can harm people & lead to offline violence.

Read our explainer to learn how hate spreads online & what you can do to counter it 👇

What is online hate and how can you counter it? -- Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

The spread of hate speech on social media can harm people and lead to real-life violence. Here's all you need to know about online hate.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 3d

“…X and so many other platforms are simply not living up to their Terms of Service, to their responsibilities to protect their users, including Jewish users in this case, but certainly many, many others.”

Hear from @thejcpa.bsky.social CEO @amyspitalnick.bsky.social on our recent report 👇

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 3d

Interested in learning about AI chatbots?

Don’t miss CCDH’s event with MEP Sergey Lagodinsky, “Fake Friend - Who is Responsible when Chatbots Turn Against Users” with MEP Brando Benifei, MEP Michael McNamara, & others.

📍European Parliament
📆 Oct 14, 13:00 BST

Register ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nDoz4B

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CAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · 3d

🌪️ Research from @counterhate.com has found that Meta, X, and YouTube are actively enabling and profiting from the spread of false information during catastrophic weather events, putting lives at risk and hindering emergency responses.

Extreme Weather — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

CCDH’s new research shows that X, Meta, and YouTube let false claims about extreme weather events spread unchecked, putting lives at risk.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 4d

Antisemitism is thriving on X.

Researchers from CCDH identified over 679K posts that contained antisemitism on X.

Our new report with @thejcpa.bsky.social in @cnn.com ⤵️
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/29/business/x-platform-study-antisemitism

Musk’s X is ‘go-to platform’ for antisemitism, study finds | CNN Business

The new year-long study found that X’s content restrictions are not having much effect on antisemitic content.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 4d

📢 Social media should be a space for connection, not for spreading hate & lies.

We're working to make platforms safer, but we need your help. Donate today to support our fight against online harms 👇
https://donate.counterhate.com/page/88254/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=bs_organic

Donate to the Center for Countering Digital Hate

Counter Hate + Disinformation - CCDH works to counter the bad actors and platforms that spread hate and lies. Be part of it.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 5d

Social media has become a megaphone for hate, allowing antisemitic content to spread widely and quickly.

These platforms are failing to act, even as online hate can spill into real-world harm.

Learn how platforms are failing to stop the amplification of antisemitism online 👇

counterhate.com

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 6d

Susan, we hear you. That’s why we need policymakers and regulators to demand transparency from AI companies –- especially when it comes to safety testing.

Here are some of our recommendations for improved AI safety – you can check them out here: counterhate.com/blog/is-chat...

Is ChatGPT a real or fake friend?

CCDH’s research shows that ChatGPT is betraying vulnerable teenagers by generating dangerous advice. Read our blog to find out more.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 6d

CCDH Researchers found that X, Meta, & YouTube are letting false and misleading claims about extreme weather flood their platforms.

We looked at 300 of the most-liked posts on X, Meta and YouTube about extreme weather events.

Check out our findings ⤵️

Extreme Weather — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

CCDH’s new research shows that X, Meta, and YouTube let false claims about extreme weather events spread unchecked, putting lives at risk.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 6d

CCDH joins @algorithmwatch.org, @dsa40collaboratory.bsky.social & @mozilla.org to demand greater transparency & public access to data from social media companies, as per the DSA.

Data access is crucial to CCDH’s work to shed light on systemic risks posed by social media platforms.

Read our blog ⤵️

Show us what’s viral: A request to platforms to share the most viewed posts in the EU — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

CCDH, AlgorithmWatch, DSA 40 Data Access Collaboratory, Mozilla Foundation, and other groups push for platforms' transparency for better research access in the EU.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 7d

From antisemitism to climate denial, social media platforms enable the spread of hate and lies.

It's time to hold them accountable.

Join CCDH's email community to learn how we can make the internet a safer place for everyone 👇

Stop online hate and lies. Join CCDH and be part of the campaign.

Bad actors and greedy platforms are creating a toxic environment of hate and disinformation online that has real-world impacts. Join us and be part of the campaign to clean up social media and hold pl...

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 7d

X is a hotbed for antisemitism.

New CCDH research used AI-powered tools to analyze over 679K posts containing antisemitism.

The results were shocking.

Check out our new report with @thejcpa.bsky.social to learn more ⤵️

A Home for Hate — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

CCDH’s new AI-powered research shows that antisemitism is thriving on Musk’s X - despite violating the platform’s hate speech policies.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 7d

From antisemitism to climate denial, social media platforms enable the spread of hate and lies.

It's time to hold them accountable.

Join CCDH's email community to learn how we can make the internet a safer place for everyone 👇

Stop online hate and lies. Join CCDH and be part of the campaign.

Bad actors and greedy platforms are creating a toxic environment of hate and disinformation online that has real-world impacts. Join us and be part of the campaign to clean up social media and hold pl...

act.counterhate.com

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 8d

Antisemitism is thriving on X.

CCDH researchers used AI-powered technology to analyze a sample of over 679K posts that contained antisemitism that likely violated X’s policies & found that hateful posts were viewed 193 million times on X.

Learn more from @cnn.com ⤵️

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