Social media companies allow antisemitic hate to flow ‘unchecked’, Australia’s race discrimination commissioner says
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- A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney during a Hanukkah celebration resulted in at least 15 fatalities, prompting Giridharan Sivaraman, Australia's race discrimination commissioner, to warn that social media companies have allowed antisemitic hate to flow unchecked, potentially leading to increased racially motivated violence.
- This warning highlights the urgent need for social media platforms to take responsibility for monitoring and curbing hate speech, as unchecked antisemitism can escalate into real-world violence, as evidenced by the tragic events at Bondi Beach.
- The Bondi shooting reflects a disturbing trend of rising antisemitic incidents in Australia, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of existing gun control measures, as well as the broader societal implications of hate speech and violence against minority communities.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
