Social media companies allow antisemitic hate to flow ‘unchecked’, Australia’s race commissioner says
Australia's race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, stated that social media companies are allowing antisemitic and racist hate speech to spread "unchecked." Sivaraman issued this warning on Thursday in the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack, citing concerns about a potential surge in racially motivated violence. He believes that social media platforms are not doing enough to stop the spread of online hate because it can be profitable for them.

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AI-generatedAustralia's race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, stated that social media companies are allowing antisemitic and racist hate speech to spread "unchecked." Sivaraman issued this warning on Thursday in the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack, citing concerns about a potential surge in racially motivated violence. He believes that social media platforms are not doing enough to stop the spread of online hate because it can be profitable for them. Sivaraman suggests that the situation is likely to worsen before it improves, highlighting the urgent need for action. The commissioner's comments raise questions about the responsibility of social media companies in moderating harmful content.
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8 extractedSocial media companies allow racist and antisemitic hate to flow “unchecked”.
Social media companies allow racist and antisemitic hate to flow “unchecked”.
Australia’s race discrimination commissioner warns of a surge of racially motivated violence.
Giridharan Sivaraman warns of a surge of racially motivated violence in wake of Bondi shooting.
Racism and hate can be profitable for social media platforms.
Racism and hate can be profitable for social media platforms.
There is an imminent outbreak of racially motivated violence after the Bondi beach terror attack.
There is an imminent outbreak of racially motivated violence after the Bondi beach terror attack.