Social media needn’t be a cesspit
The early promise of the internet - to bring us closer together, better inform us, and spread liberty around the world – can seem naïve today. The internet’s actual effect on our politics, society, and security has been very different. The recent general election was marred by disinformation and fake news, while the outcome of the 2016 US Presidential election was influenced by foreign interference, both using means that didn’t exist ten years ago. Hate is on the rise, its prevalence and visibility transformed by digital technology. Countering these disturbing trends is the main focus of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
