Imran Ahmed, Founder & CEO, Center for Countering Digital Hate: “All Americans should thank Senators Graham, Durbin, Grassley, Whitehouse, Hawley, Klobuchar, Blackburn, Blumenthal, Moody, and Welch for introducing The Sunset Section 230 Act. It is […]
Imran Ahmed, CEO & Founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate: “Today’s decision by the European Commission sent a message that no tech platform is above the laws all corporations have to abide by […]
CCDH’s new report in partnership with Jewish Federation for North America (JFNA) shows how Instagram is fueling a hateful digital economy. We studied 11 hateful Instagram accounts that promote antisemitic and racist content while selling […]
There is a new trend in climate denial. CCDH’s “The New Climate Denial” report shows that, instead of denying climate change is happening, deniers have changed their strategy to keep delaying climate action. But what […]
Generative AI is transforming how children learn, connect, and explore, but without strong safeguards, it’s exposing them to significant risks. How do we know? Recent reports, Fake Friend and The Illusion of Safety from the […]
In 2026, the European Commission will be introducing a new piece of tech legislation: the Digital Fairness Act (DFA). The law will revamp the EU’s consumer legislation to ensure that harms to consumers online are […]
OpenAI has failed to take safety seriously – again. CCDH tested OpenAI’s reporting system for ChatGPT users in the European Union and found that the company ignored 19 out of 20 reports submitted by a […]
Hate is thriving on X. CCDH’s report with the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) reveals how Elon Musk’s X has become a breeding ground for anti-Jewish conspiracy theories and hate. Researchers used AI-powered technology […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, from classrooms and homes to workplaces and governments. Yet as this technology grows more powerful, so do the risks. Currently, U.S. law provides little certainty whether AI companies can […]
Platforms have long tried to avoid scrutiny. In 2023, X (formerly Twitter) tried to drag us through the courts for doing independent research with public data. We fought back because we believe that when powerful […]
The UK’s Online Safety Act continues to be in the news, this time via a Congressional hearing across the Atlantic. With wild accusations flying between London and Washington, this blog sets out the facts about […]
Recent polling shows that, more and more, teenagers are turning to AI for friendship, personal advice, and even emotional support. But CCDH’s new research reveals that ChatGPT is a Fake Friend: the chatbot can offer […]