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Imran Ahmed, the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate and a former Labour Party strategist, dives into the intricate world of online hate speech and censorship. He discusses the tragic influence of social media on political discourse, especially after events like Jo Cox’s assassination. Imran critiques the platforms’ role in propagating hate while advocating for transparency and accountability. The conversation also tackles disinformation during the pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, and the struggle to balance free speech with societal safety.
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- Imran Ahmed's founding of the CCDH was fueled by witnessing the rise of anti-Semitic abuse, emphasizing the urgent need to combat online hate speech.
- The podcast highlights how social media algorithms prioritize user engagement over safety, inadvertently promoting harmful content and distorting societal norms.
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The Genesis of Countering Digital Hate
The conversation begins with the founding of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) by Imran, who was motivated by witnessing a wave of anti-Semitic abuse while working as a political adviser. This incident highlighted the urgent need for combating hate speech online, prompting Imran to explore the roles of digital spaces in spreading disinformation and hate. His experiences during political campaigns, particularly around the time of the Brexit referendum, exposed him to the coordinated nature of hate propagation through social media. These formative experiences drove the creation of CCDH as a response to the growing influence of toxic narratives online.
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