Imran Ahmed

CEO Center for Countering Digital Hate

Imran Ahmed is the founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate; a research and advocacy organization exploring the impacts of social media on identity-based hate, extremism, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. He regularly appears on media and in documentaries as an expert in how bad actors use digital spaces to harm others and benefit themselves, as well as how and why bad platforms allow them to do so. He advises politicians around the world on policy and legislation. Imran was inspired to start the Center after seeing the rise of antisemitism on the left in the United Kingdom and the murder of his colleague, Jo Cox MP, by a white supremacist, who had been radicalized in part online, during the EU Referendum in 2016. He holds an MA in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge. Imran lives in Washington DC.

Conference Day Two - Thursday 14th March 2024

3:20 PM FIRESIDE CHAT: The Landscape of Online Hate: Countering Hate in Online Communities In 2024

Hate speech and extremist content continue to pose significant, insidious challenges in online communities. In this session, we explore strategies, technologies, and policies that are at the forefront of countering hate in online spaces in 2024 and beyond. Separating hate from freedom of expression and helping to stop the spread of extremism and violent speech across platforms.

  • Gaining an understanding of the current state of online hate speech and extremist content, including its evolution and impact on digital communities.
  • Discussing best practices and approaches for countering hate, from content moderation to proactive intervention.
  • Exploring the importance of collaboration between online platforms, governments, civil society, and users in countering hate and promoting digital inclusivity.
  • Examining the role of technology, AI, and data analytics in identifying and mitigating hate speech
  • Developing frameworks and regulations aimed at curbing online hate, while respecting freedom of expression.

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