Articles that explain core concepts and issues related to online hate and misinformation.
Advertising spending on social media is projected to reach $219.8 billion in 2024 worldwide. Brands are increasingly turning to social media to promote their products and services, encouraged by these platforms’ offer of detailed information […]
The United Kingdom will elect its next government on July 4th. The last Parliament succeeded in passing the Online Safety Act and establishing a world-leading regulatory regime, but failed to get rights for bereaved parents […]
For most companies, if they sell a product that harms consumers, people can hold them liable in a court of law for damages they suffer. However, uniquely, this is not the case for social media […]
Extreme misogyny and anti-feminist rhetoric are the foundations of a network of toxic online communities known as the manosphere. These communities promote different ideologies and ideas of masculinity but are united in their view that […]
In the context of elections, social media and other digital platforms can have an important role in enabling candidates to reach a wider audience and engage voters. However, recent elections around the world have shown […]
Antisemitism, or hatred and discrimination against Jewish people, is a pervasive hatred that has existed for centuries. However, this age-old prejudice has found new avenues to spread and amplify on social media. CCDH has shown […]
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, faces growing public scrutiny related to the child safety risks of its apps. In 2023, 42 U.S. state Attorneys General sued Meta for allegedly designing its apps that harm […]
Racism online is a form of discrimination that takes place on social media and other digital spaces when someone posts or shares content discriminating against an individual, group, or community based on their skin color, […]
Disinformation and misinformation, sometimes known as “fake news”, spread like wildfire on social media in times of conflict, war, and emergencies. The amount of content shared on these platforms is so overwhelming that it can […]
During terrorist attacks, war, conflict, emergencies, and disasters the online information ecosystem can be difficult to navigate. We live in a 24-hour news cycle, driven by social media and online news which is amplified in […]
The UK Parliament passed the Online Safety Bill on Tuesday 19 September 2023. This important piece of legislation sets the rules for social media platforms and search engines operating in the UK. CCDH advocated for […]
Social media has undeniably transformed our world, connecting billions, amplifying voices, and forging communities. Yet, this incredible tool has shown its dark side. Hate, disinformation, abuse, and harassment run rampant on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, […]