The article discusses the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion's inquiry into whether social media platforms have exacerbated online hate.Key points include Meta's decision to reduce censorship, which regulators claim has allowed more antisemitic content to spread.
Testimonies from Jewish Australians highlight community targeting and neo-Nazi abuse, while the conflation of Jewish identity with Israel is cited as a driver of prejudice.Cases like Frank Lowy's family facing 15,000 hate attacks and Jillian Segal's controversial contract are mentioned.The commission also heard about police challenges during the Bondi beach massacre due to lack of long-arm rifles.These examples underscore systemic issues in online safety and societal tensions, prompting calls for greater accountability from tech companies.
Original title: Have social media platforms fuelled antisemitism? – podcast
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