Google bets AI and human oversight will curb online extremism

Google is under a lot of pressure to stamp out extremists’ online presences, and it’s responding to that heat today. The internet giant has outlined four steps it’s taking to flag and remove pro-terrorism content on its pages, particularly on YouTube. Technological improvements play a role, of course, but the company is also counting on […]

France and the UK pressure internet companies to fight extremism

The British and French have already made separate efforts to limit extremists’ online presences, but they now believe they can accomplish more by working together. The two nations have unveiled a joint campaign to prevent extremists from using the internet as a “safe space.” They’re vowing to pressure tech firms into doing more (such as […]

Trump calls Qatar leader after accusing the country of ‘funding extremism’

AP Photo/Matt Rourke President Trump spoke with the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar in a phone call Wednesday, one day after the president cited Qatar in a series of tweets after seven Arab countries cut off their ties with that country. “During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated […]

Blowback or extremism? Uneasy debate in UK on causes of terrorist attacks

In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks, Theresa May called for a crackdown on extremist ideology, Jeremy Corbyn called on Arab countries to stop promoting it, while John Pilger told RT he believes the attacks are the “product” of UK foreign policy. Speaking on how to fight terrorism in the aftermath of the London […]

‘Profit from hate’: UK govt calls out social media giants for failing to curb extremism

A damning report by the British Commons Home Affairs Committee has claimed social media companies are failing to protect users from hate speech and illegal content, and also facilitating the profits of extremist groups. The committee launched an inquiry into hate crimes, hate speech and the rise of extremism online following the murder of Jo […]

NATO must share burden fairly, adapt to confront extremism & terrorism, US and Germany agree

Washington has reassured Germany that NATO will remain the backbone of European defense if members contribute to the cost of running the bloc. The alliance however should adapt to confront the real growing threats of violent extremism and terrorism. The White House voiced support for NATO’s stability during the meeting between Vice President Mike Pence […]