What role do Big Tech platforms play in promoting racist violence in the UK?
Amid the surge of racist and Islamophobic violence in the UK, Pat de Brún from Amnesty Tech highlights the concerning role of social media platforms in exacerbating the situation.
How do social media algorithms contribute to escalating xenophobic discourse?
- Algorithms prioritize engagement, leading to the amplification of hate.
- Big Tech’s surveillance-based business model profits from personal data, harming human rights.
- Racist attacks in the UK have roots in anti-refugee and anti-migrant rhetoric.
What measures are required to address this issue?
Strict regulation of social media algorithms and bans on invasive surveillance are deemed essential to safeguard human rights and combat racist violence in the UK.
Summary:
Pat de Brún of Amnesty Tech raises alarm over Big Tech platforms fueling racist violence in the UK through their algorithms and data practices. Urgent regulatory action is needed to protect marginalized communities and address the root causes of this harmful phenomenon.
Source: www.amnesty.org