A new pledge to stop hateful content from appearing online will have a significant impact on how social networks operate, according to Maurice Levy, chair of one of the world's largest ad groups. The so-called 'Christchurch Call' aims to sign up countries and tech companies to a pledge to clamp down on hate content after shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, were broadcast live on Facebook in March.
A new pledge to stop hateful content from appearing online will have a significant impact on how social networks operate, according to Maurice Levy, chair of one of the world's largest ad groups.
The so-called "Christchurch Call" aims to sign up countries and tech companies to a pledge to clamp down on hate content after shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, were broadcast live onSpeaking to CNBC's Karen Tso at the VivaTech conference in Paris on Thursday, Levy, chair of advertising group, said: " Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern … a very moving speech regarding how the hatred and speech of hate are contaminating the social network, and I believe that...
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
At Christchurch mosque, Guterres vows to combat hate speechUN Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Al Noor Mosque, one of the places of worship in New Zealand's southern city attacked by a self-confessed white supremacist on March 15.
Read more »
White House says it won't sign international agreement to combat online extremismUS gov't says it supports new 'Christchurch Call' int'l effort to find ways to stop social media from spreading hate — but won't formally sign on to take part.
Read more »
Facebook's Zuckerberg hails French hate speech plan as EU modelFacebook's Mark Zuckerberg hailed on Friday France's efforts to regula...
Read more »
Chelsea and New England Revolution team up to blow 'final whistle on hate'Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich flew into Boston Wednesday to watch his team defeat the New England Revolution in a soccer match that raised an estimated $4 million for organizations fighting anti-Semitism and discrimination across the world.
Read more »
New Zealand PM targets online hate after mosque attacksNew Zealand's leader Jacinda Ardern will join other world leaders in launching a 'Christchurch call' to curb online extremism at an international meeting in Paris on Wednesday, following the worst mass killing in her country's recent history. Participants will be asked to commit to
Read more »
Elizabeth Warren rejects Fox News' town hall invitation, says network “profits from racism and hate”Massachusetts Senator and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren rejected 'hate-for-profit' Fox News Channel's invitation to their latest town hall Tuesday.
Read more »
U.S. prosecutors add hate crime charges in San Diego area synagogue shootingJohn T. Earnest, 19, is accused in a shooting attack on the Chabad synagogue in Poway on the last day of Passover, killing one and wounding others.
Read more »
Are Socks with Sandals Ever Okay?The short answer: maybe. Although often associated with granola-dads and Germans on holiday, as chronicled by Twitter, socks with sandals can work in considered combinations.
Read more »
Are Socks With Sandals Ever OK?The short answer: maybe. Although often associated with granola-dads and Germans on holiday, as chronicled by Twitter, socks with sandals can work in considered combinations.
Read more »