In a world of ubiquitous digital media, the hate speech landscape has also changed. The EU's state media authorities have identified a significant increase in anti-Semitic violations on the Internet. These developments challenge us to find new ways to deal with hate online.
Rapid response after Hamas attack
Anti-Semitism and hate online have increased dramatically following Hamas' recent attack on Israel. The North Rhine-Westphalia State Media Authority (LfM) and its sister institutions have observed this trend. Within a month of the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, they were able to identify and report to the European Union more than 500 violations of applicable law.
KIVI: AI on the front line
In this difficult situation, KIVI, an innovative AI tool, comes into play. It supports media outlets' monitoring teams in identifying and classifying illegal content. KIVI, an acronym of “AI” and “vigilare” (Latin for “to watch”), plays a critical role in prioritizing serious rights violations.
The focus: human dignity and anti-Semitism
The LfM team, led by lawyer Laura Braam, deals intensively with violations of human dignity. The spread of hate and disinformation on platforms such as VK and TikTok is particularly worrying. Braam emphasizes that the rapid forwarding of identified content to the Federal Criminal Police Office leads to more efficient prosecution and deletion.
About the State Media Authority
The state media authorities in Germany are responsible for the approval and supervision of private broadcasting and for media supervision on the Internet at 14 locations. Its task is to protect media freedom and media diversity and to ensure legal certainty.
Conclusion: A new chapter in media supervision
The collaboration between humans and AI in media supervision marks a new chapter in the fight against hate and anti-Semitism online. The use of KIVI and the coordinated work of the state media authorities show a more effective approach to combating these challenges. It's a step in the right direction to make the digital world safer and more respectful.
Source: Medienanstalt NRW
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