Facebook initiates program to tackle hate speech and terrorist related contents in the UK
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Facebook has announced steps to remove and ensure terrorist-related contents do not thrive on its site and in a bid to achieve this, it is launching a UK initiative to train and fund local organisations to tackle extremism and hate speech.
Facebook has announced steps to remove and ensure terrorist-related contents do not thrive on its site and in a bid to achieve this, it is launching a UK initiative to train and fund local organisations to tackle extremism and hate speech.
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Facebook in recent times has faced criticism for not paying proper attention to terrorism and hate speech on its platforms. Security services criticised the platform including Twitter and Google for relying more on people to report inappropriate content, rather than spotting it themselves.
According to Facebook’s chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg “The recent terror attacks in London and Manchester – like violence anywhere – are absolutely heartbreaking,”
“We know we have more to do – but through our platform, our partners and our community we will continue to learn to keep violence and extremism off Facebook.”
There are several efforts around the world to make the online space free of extremism and in the UK, one of the ways to do this is by visiting UK OCCI Facebook page to share ideas and contents with the hashtag #civilcourage.
The UK Online Civil Courage Initiative’s initial partners include Imams Online and the Jo Cox Foundation.
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