About
Fighting Online Antisemitism (FOA) is a non-profit organization established in 2020, dedicated to combating antisemitism and cyberhate through rigorous online monitoring and volunteer training. Their mission revolves around identifying and reporting antisemitic content on social media, raising public awareness about online hate speech, and promoting educational and cooperative efforts to tackle these issues effectively.
Challenge
FOA confronts the challenge of systematically monitoring and analyzing the vast expanse of antisemitic content across various social media platforms. This task requires sophisticated data collection and analysis tools to efficiently track and report content in multiple languages and across different networks. To enhance their capabilities, FOA partnered with The Bright Initiative, leveraging the Dataset Marketplace and Web Scraper IDE tools. These tools enable FOA to collect publicly available posts and account details, which are crucial to effectively report and combat online antisemitism.
Impact
In the past year, the average content removal rate by FOA climbed to 27%, compared to 20% in 2022. Facebook and TikTok led with the highest removal rates of 37% and 35%, respectively, followed by YouTube (33%), Instagram (24%). As a “Trusted Flagger,” FOA’s reports were swiftly acted upon, yielding higher removal rates compared to similar initiatives.
The partnership with The Bright Initiative has significantly bolstered the organization’s capabilities in data collection and analysis, leading to more effective monitoring and reporting of online antisemitic content. Its efforts not only highlight the prevalence of antisemitism on digital platforms but also demonstrate the power of coordinated action and advanced technology in tackling such societal challenges. Fighting Online Antisemitism’s work continues to be pivotal in promoting a safer, more inclusive online environment and raising awareness about the pervasive nature of cyberhate.
