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Hate speech seen in 10 out of 10,000 views on our platform: Facebook

Facebook said due to its investments in artificial intelligence, the company has been able to remove more hate speech and find more of it proactively before users report it

Hate speech seen in 10 out of 10,000 views on our platform: Facebook
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 10:39 PM IST

For ever 10,000 views of content, 11 had hate speech, reveals Facebook

The prevalence of hate speech on Facebook in July-Sept period this year was 0.10% to 0.11%, meaning that out of every 10,000 views of content on Facebook, 10 to 11 of them included hate speech

For ever 10,000 views of content, 11 had hate speech, reveals Facebook
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 10:08 AM IST

Facebook estimates hate speech seen in 1 out of 1000 views on its platform

Facebook also said it took action on 22.1 million pieces of hate speech content in the third quarter, about 95% of which was proactively identified

Facebook estimates hate speech seen in 1 out of 1000 views on its platform
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 1:23 AM IST

Facebook using artificial intelligence to prioritise reported content

Facebook, which has 1.82 billion daily users globally, has drawn flak in the past for its handling of hate speech on the platform in India

Facebook using artificial intelligence to prioritise reported content
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 5:40 PM IST

Socialising social media

Online media platforms must be regulated to protect the public from lies that polarise society

Socialising social media
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 2:00 AM IST

In the world of online hate

Book review of CULTURE WARLORDS: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy

In the world of online hate
Updated On : 02 Nov 2020 | 4:01 AM IST

Facebook India public policy head Das quits months after hate speech row

Firm says Ankhi Das left to pursue 'public service'. In an internal note it says her leaving is not linked to "recent media reports regarding claims of anti-Muslim bias"

Facebook India public policy head Das quits months after hate speech row
Updated On : 27 Oct 2020 | 11:10 PM IST

We provide platform; won't appear before Delhi assembly panel: FB to SC

The Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony Committee is probing the social media giant's alleged failure to track down hate speech

We provide platform; won't appear before Delhi assembly panel: FB to SC
Updated On : 16 Oct 2020 | 12:57 AM IST

Pak court to hear plea for banning Nawaz Sharif's 'hate speech' on Monday

The petitioner said that Sharif is a convicted criminal from the court and he cannot speak to the media, pleading the court to ban Sharif's "hate speech"

Pak court to hear plea for banning Nawaz Sharif's 'hate speech' on Monday
Updated On : 04 Oct 2020 | 8:56 PM IST

Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, UN chief Guterres calls for end to hate speech

UN Secretary-General Anotonio Guterres has called for an end to "loathsome" hate speech online and off-line

Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, UN chief Guterres calls for end to hate speech
Updated On : 03 Oct 2020 | 11:28 AM IST

Delhi Assembly vs Facebook: Is the social media giant answerable to states?

Facebook has argued that the Delhi Assembly can't summon a non-member to appear before it, since 'police and 'public order' do not fall within its ambit

Delhi Assembly vs Facebook: Is the social media giant answerable to states?
Updated On : 02 Oct 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Facebook India head approaches SC against Delhi Assembly Panel's notice

Facebook executives had earlier skipped the hearing of Delhi Assembly's 'Peace and Harmony' committee

Facebook India head approaches SC against Delhi Assembly Panel's notice
Updated On : 23 Sep 2020 | 12:31 AM IST

FB neutral, non-partisan, says India chief; defends handling of hate speech

Mohan rejected charges of Facebook India's decisions being influenced by political leanings of individuals

FB neutral, non-partisan, says India chief; defends handling of hate speech
Updated On : 20 Sep 2020 | 3:20 PM IST

Hate content crisis is Facebook India chief's biggest leadership test yet

Ajit Mohan, who joined Facebook in January 2019, spearheads the India charter for the US-based social media giant

Hate content crisis is Facebook India chief's biggest leadership test yet
Updated On : 19 Sep 2020 | 6:02 AM IST

No immediate risk to Facebook for skipping Delhi Assembly hearing: Experts

Experts said that primarily, the skipping of the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly's panel on part of Facebook is to avoid getting into further political and legal hassles

No immediate risk to Facebook for skipping Delhi Assembly hearing: Experts
Updated On : 16 Sep 2020 | 11:37 PM IST

Absolutely clear on zero tolerance for hate speech at Facebook: India MD

Mohan said the company is investing a lot on artificial intelligence and automated systems to make sure that it is able to detect content that violates these community standards, even before the users

Absolutely clear on zero tolerance for hate speech at Facebook: India MD
Updated On : 16 Sep 2020 | 12:23 AM IST

Delhi Assembly panel summons Facebook India head Mohan over hate speech

Last month, Facebook had said its social media platform prohibits hate speech and content that incites violence and these policies are enforced globally without regard to political affiliation

Delhi Assembly panel summons Facebook India head Mohan over hate speech
Updated On : 12 Sep 2020 | 4:03 PM IST

Congress writes to Facebook again, alleges 'quid-pro-quo' nexus with BJP

Congress party, in the letter, wants to know about steps Zuckerberg's company is planning to take to investigate these matters

Congress writes to Facebook again, alleges 'quid-pro-quo' nexus with BJP
Updated On : 29 Aug 2020 | 6:16 PM IST

Delhi Assembly panel to summon Facebook officials on hateful content issue

Last week, senior BJP leader and Union Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had said that it was for Facebook to decide what to do as far as the new report in the Wall Street Journal is concerned

Delhi Assembly panel to summon Facebook officials on hateful content issue
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 12:09 AM IST

Panel to proceed on Facebook's 'inaction on hateful content' tomorrow

A Delhi Assembly committee will initiate on Tuesday proceedings in connection with complaints about the Facebook's alleged "deliberate and intentional inaction to contain hateful content" in India

Panel to proceed on Facebook's 'inaction on hateful content' tomorrow
Updated On : 24 Aug 2020 | 6:57 PM IST