Faceboook wants to tackle online extremism in the UK with a new scheme called the Online Civil Courage Initiative (OCCI), an anti-terror counterspeech programme which will also help to tackle the spread hate speech within its walls.
As part of the move Facebook will give UK anti-terror groups advertising credits to promote their messages to individuals that might be at risk of radicalisation.
As well as commiting financial and marketing support to these organisations, the OCCI will also bring together experts to develop best practice and tools for people to engage in counter speech. It will also provide training monitor and Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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