Hate speech is accelerated by artificial intelligence and feeds discrimination and violence

This came in a message on the occasion International day to combat hate speechThe United Nations revives annually on June 18. This year comes entitled: “Hate and artificial intelligence.”

The Secretary -General said that we are witnessing today a degree that we have never seen because of the speed of the transmission of hate speech and its breadth, as its spread increases greatly due to artificial intelligence. “The biased algorithms and platforms spread toxic content and create new spaces for harassment and abuse.”

The Future Charter draws the way

The Secretary -General explained that Global Digital Charter – Who was adopted at the future summit conference – came to draw a path for the next work, as he called for stronger international cooperation to confront hatred on the Internet, its pillars are based on human rights and international law.

In order to be able to put out the voices of hatred, the Secretary -General said that we need partnerships at all levels: between governments, civil society, private companies and religious and societal leaders. “We need to meet the poisonous discourse with positive messages and enable people to identify, reject and confront hate speech.”

Power for good, not a tool for hate

He said that the United Nations strategy and its work plan on hate speech was put to explain the correct way to make these efforts. These efforts also derive support and guidance from the global principles of information safety that announced its issuance last year, at a time when we strive to find a safer and human information system.

He concluded his message by saying: “Let us celebrate this day, we adhere to the use of artificial intelligence, not as a tool for hatred, but as a power for good. Let’s join hands in seeking peace, mutual respect and understanding for everyone.”