Antisemitism on Twitter Before and After Elon Musk’s Acquisition
An analysis of the volume of antisemitism on Twitter before, during and after its takeover by Elon Musk.
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Inside the Digital Labyrinth: Right-Wing Extremist Strategies of Decentralisation on the Internet & Possible Countermeasures
This report presents the key findings of the 2022 project "Countering Radicalisation in Right-Wing Extremist Online Subcultures" funded by the Federal Ministry of Justice.
Spitting out the Blackpill: Evaluating how Incels Present Themselves in their own Words on the Incel Wiki
The report examines the efforts behind the incel Wiki, a page administered by self-identified incels, that attempt to distinguish the difference between them and those associated with their movements and mass violence.
Deny, Deceive, Delay Vol. 2: Exposing New Trends in Climate Mis- and Disinformation at COP27
This report is a culmination of CAAD's research since October 2022, building on the insights from briefings during COP27, while laying a roadmap for action in the year ahead.
Shared Endeavour Fund Call Two Evaluation Report
This report evaluates the second round of the Mayor of London’s Shared Endeavour Fund, a £600,000 civil society funding scheme to support projects addressing hate and extremism.
Profiting from Hate: Extremist Merchandise on Redbubble, Etsy, Teespring, Teerepublic and Zazzle
ISD's investigation found that Etsy, Redbubble and other popular e-commerce sites, are not only facilitating the sale of products promoting hate and extremism, but they are also profiting from these transactions, directly going against their own guidelines.
Online Crisis Protocols – Expanding the Regulatory Toolbox to Safeguard Democracy During Crises
This report examines the role of online crisis protocols in platform governance & makes key recommendations for safeguarding human rights in the context of the envisioned DSA crisis mechanism.
“Suggested for You”: Understanding How Algorithmic Ranking Practices Affect Online Discourses and Assessing Proposed Alternatives
This paper examines algorithmic ranking practices of online platforms and how they may (negatively) impact online discourses and behaviour. It considers methodological and epistemic challenges of algorithmic auditing and looks at emerging approaches toward rethinking current ranking practices to safeguard safe and transparent online environments.
Hate in Plain Sight: Abuse Targeting Women Ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections on TikTok and Instagram
This report investigates abuse targeting female political figures on TikTok and Instagram ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
Prevention Practitioners Network Training Materials
Comprehensive resources for educating and training practitioners in countering terrorism and violent extremism, produced in collaboration with the McCain Institute.