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UNESCO Conference Tackles Disinformation, Hate Speech

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U.N. conference aims to find better safeguards against online disinformation and hate speech. Hundreds of officials, tech firm representatives, academics and members of civil society invited. UNESCO has warned that platforms rely on algorithms that "often prioritize engagement over safety and human rights" Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula addressed the conference in a letter.

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UNESCO conference tackles disinformation, hate speech

Participants at a global UN conference in France’s capital on Wednesday urged the international community to find better safeguards against online disinformation and hate speech. Hundreds of officials, tech firm representatives, academics and members of civil society were invited to the two-day meeting hosted by the UN’s cultural fund to brainstorm how to best vet content while upholding human rights. “Digital platforms have changed the way we c…

4 years ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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