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International nonprofit protecting human rights online by tackling the spread of online harms. US 501(c)(3) non-profit. Media: media@counterhate.com

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 20h
Elon Musk’s companies are enabling the mass-scale sexual exploitation of women and children. In January, we found Grok generated an estimated 3 MILLION sexualized images over just 11 days.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 28/09/2026
Musk promised action against Grok’s generation of sexualized deepfakes of kids. But @nytimes.com reported more than 60 instances of Grok-generated CSAM on X. Kids are facing greater risks online than ever. Download our Parents’ Guide one-pager for tips to help protect your kids online👇
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Help Protect Kids Online | CCDH
Help protect kids online. Join the CCDH community to expose online harms, hold tech companies accountable and push for safer technology for kids.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 25/09/2026
Elon Musk doesn’t want to follow international regulations, while exploiting algorithms on X to influence politics and incite violence in countries he doesn’t even live in. He’s turning to every possible avenue to challenge the EU’s enforcement of the DSA against X.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 25/09/2026
CCDH, Bedrock, @perilresearch.bsky.social & ADL joined @rosen.senate.gov for a briefing on the link between platform governance and online abuse and harms. One thing is clear: stronger safeguards are urgently needed. Thanks to everyone who joined us for this conversation.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 23/09/2026
British Columbia is suing OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged role in one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings. Earlier this year, we found ChatGPT regularly willing to assist users in planning violent attacks. AI safety must be prioritized. Lawmakers must act.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 22/09/2026
Over 60 instances of child sexual abuse material generated by Grok appeared on X, reporting by The New York Times finds. This isn’t new. In January, we found Musk’s Grok generating an estimated 23,000 sexualized images of children. The time for accountability is now.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 21/09/2026
A teenager radicalized by the racist “Great Replacement” conspiracy murdered ten Black people in Buffalo. Now, survivors and victims’ families are fighting to hold the tech companies whose algorithms they say pushed that content accountable.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 21/09/2026
UK MP Rupert Lowe’s posts on X receive 39 times as many views when shared by Musk, CCDH found. These findings are yet another example of how Musk can amplify divisive and hateful narratives about a country where he does not live. We need accountability now.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 20/09/2026
We've repeatedly exposed how social media platforms are accelerating hate against Jewish communities. Now, @catherinewestmp.bsky.social is raising our research in Parliament to call for more robust action agaisnt antisemitism online. Watch👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 19/09/2026
X has become an avenue for the exploitation of children. The NYT revealed that over 60 instances of child sexual abuse material generated by Grok appeared on X. We need accountability now. Add your name 👇
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Time to protect kids online
Social media isn't safe for kids. These companies build addictive tools and push harmful content that put children's lives at risk. Demand lawmakers hold Big Tech accountable for harming our children. Add your name.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 17/09/2026
After our research exposing the industrial scale child exploitation by Grok earlier this year, the New York Times has reported more than 60 instances of CSAM on X. We need accountability for Musk and his companies now. Watch to learn more👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 16/09/2026
Today, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for an EU Kids Act that would introduce stronger online safety protections for kids. We must get stronger protections. In July, we found that YouTube was recommending harmful eating disorder content to teens in the EU. More:
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 15/09/2026
A @nytimes.com report found over 60 instances of Grok-generated CSAM on X. This follows our work finding that Grok produced an estimated 23,000 sexualized images of kids in 11 days. This is the type of work the State Department is trying to silence by threatening the unlawful detention of our CEO👇
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Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat
US won’t back down from fight to deport technology researchers.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 11/09/2026
Over 60 instances of child sexual abuse material generated by Grok appeared on X, new reporting by @nytimes.com finds. X has become an avenue for the abuse and exploitation of children.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 14/09/2026
Anthropic CEO & Co-Founder Dario Amodei called for a global slowdown of AI development to focus on safety through independent evaluators, global safety standards, and international governance of AI. CCDH research underscores the need for stronger safeguards.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 13/09/2026
Parents shouldn't have to fear social media and AI are putting their kids at risk. But as our research shows, Big Tech keeps choosing profit over safety and exposing kids to harm. Check out our Parents Guide for practical steps to help keep kids safer online ⤵️
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Parents Guide: How to navigate social media safely with your kids — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
Parents Guide: A free guide by the Center for Countering Digital Hate with practical advice to help navigate your kids' Internet usage.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 12/09/2026
In January, we found that Grok generated an estimated 3 MILLION sexualized images in just 11 days. Our evidence is now being used to drive action through MP @chionwurah.bsky.social's "There Is Only One Me" Bill, which would require consent before the creation of AI deepfakes. Learn more below👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 11/09/2026
Over 60 instances of child sexual abuse material generated by Grok appeared on X, new reporting by @nytimes.com finds. X has become an avenue for the abuse and exploitation of children.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 10/09/2026
A former OpenAI and Anthropic employee is calling for stronger guardrails for AI tools. We've exposed just how serious this issue is, with our research finding chatbots giving dangerous advice and helping plan violent attacks. We must put AI safety first. Lawmakers must act.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 10/09/2026
Imran Ahmed founded the Center for Countering Digital Hate to hold Big Tech accountable by studying & exposing online hate and uncovering AI chat bots that threaten kids. Now the Trump admin is threatening to detain & deport him for his work. This cannot stand.
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US judge dismisses suit by British anti-disinformation activist against deporting him
A federal judge in New York dismissed a lawsuit by British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed that challenged the Trump administration's ability to ​detain and deport him.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 09/09/2026
We've repeatedly exposed the harms Big Tech platforms can cause kids. We need accountability now. That’s why we’ve joined 140+ organizations in calling on EU President von der Leyen to require tech companies to prove their products are safe for kids before they reach the market. 👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 08/09/2026
ChatGPT’s VLOSE designation under the EU’s Digital Services Act could bring greater transparency and accountability. But what will it mean in practice? Join CCDH and experts from across Europe to discuss what comes next for AI regulation. Register now 👇 act.counterhate.com/page/200061/...
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Regulating ChatGPT under the DSA: what it means and what to watch
CCDH’s Amy King will share our research into AI harms, followed by a panel with The Future Society, the Centre for Future Generations and representatives from the European Commission’s DSA Unit.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 08/09/2026
Parents & teachers shouldn't have to fear social media is putting their students at risk. But as our research shows, Big Tech keeps choosing profit over safety and exposing kids to harm. As kids return to school, check out our Parents Guide for practical steps to help keep kids safer online ⤵️
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 08/09/2026
ChatGPT’s VLOSE designation under the EU’s Digital Services Act could bring greater transparency and accountability. But what will it mean in practice? Join CCDH and experts from across Europe to discuss what comes next for AI regulation. Register now 👇 act.counterhate.com/page/200061/...
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Regulating ChatGPT under the DSA: what it means and what to watch
CCDH’s Amy King will share our research into AI harms, followed by a panel with The Future Society, the Centre for Future Generations and representatives from the European Commission’s DSA Unit.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 04/09/2026
Last week, Meta agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement with 51 state attorneys general and committed to implementing safety features on its platforms to better protect kids from harmful and addictive design. But what does this settlement mean for Big Tech accountability? Watch👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 05/09/2026
In the first half of 2026, we’ve seen the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) move from rules on paper to the start of meaningful scrutiny of Big Tech. Read our new blog to learn what have we've seen from DSA enforcement so far, and what we hope to see next👇
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What the first half of 2026 tells us about DSA enforcement  — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
The EU is putting Big Tech’s risk assessments to the test. Here’s what 2026 DSA enforcement reveals about children’s safety and addictive design.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 04/09/2026
Last week, Meta agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement with 51 state attorneys general and committed to implementing safety features on its platforms to better protect kids from harmful and addictive design. But what does this settlement mean for Big Tech accountability? Watch👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 03/09/2026
A survivor of child sexual abuse is suing xAI, alleging that Grok used pictures of her abuse to produce sexualized images. In January, we highlighted the industrial-scale abuse enabled by Grok, finding that it produced 3 million sexualized images over 11 days. It's time to hold xAI accountable.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 02/09/2026
Last week, a lawsuit alleged Grok was trained to create sexualized imagery using real images of child sexual abuse. We warned of exploitation like this in January, when we found that an estimated 23,000 sexualized images of kids were generated in 11 days. We must regulate AI platforms now.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 31/08/2026
Our research found that 8 in 10 AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, were willing to help ‘teen’ users plan violent attacks. Now, in an important step for AI safety, the EU is designating ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the DSA, demanding greater transparency from OpenAI. Watch👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 30/08/2026
Parents & teachers shouldn't have to fear social media is putting their students at risk. But as our research shows, Big Tech keeps choosing profit over safety and exposing kids to harm. As kids return to school, check out our Parents Guide for practical steps to help keep kids safer online ⤵️
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Parents Guide: How to navigate social media safely with your kids -- Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
Parents Guide: A free guide by the Center for Countering Digital Hate with practical advice to help navigate your kids' Internet usage.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 28/08/2026
Over the last year, we've found AI tools are giving dangerous advice about self-harm, helping teens plan violent attacks & creating nonconsensual sexualized images of them. As AI is introduced into the classroom, lawmakers must demand that AI companies prioritize safety for kids. Add your name 👇
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Stop AI-generated harms
From giving advice to potential school shooters to generating sexualized deepfakes and self-harm content, unsafe AI tools are putting people at risk. Join CCDH in calling lawmakers to demand AI companies put safety first.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 27/08/2026
A teen discovered Grok was used to generate thousands of sexualized images of her as a minor. Now, she’s joined two teens suing xAI for enabling this egregious abuse. This isn’t a one-off. We found that Grok produced nearly 23,000 sexualized images of kids in 11 days. We must regulate AI now.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 26/08/2026
Meta agreed to settle its lawsuits with 51 state attorneys general for $17 billion and make changes to improve safety for kids on its platforms, including limiting screen time and removing beauty filters. This is a win for online safety, but we still need stronger accountability for Meta.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 25/08/2026
School districts are filing lawsuits against Big Tech companies, including Meta, YouTube & Snapchat, for the harm their platforms cause. The onus shouldn’t be on schools to protect kids online. Lawmakers must demand Big Tech put safety first. Join us in the fight: bit.ly/4gm0oF6
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 25/08/2026
Children in the UK are reporting a surge in explicit AI deepfakes of themselves. Earlier this year, our research found that Grok produced 23,000 sexualized images of children in just 11 days. Lawmakers must act to stop this exploitation and hold AI companies accountable.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 24/08/2026
Parents & teachers shouldn’t have to worry about social media putting children at risk. But our research shows Big Tech chooses profit over safety, exposing kids to harm. As kids return to school, see our Parents Guide for practical ways to keep them safer online ⤵️ counterhate.com/parents-guid...
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Parents Guide: How to navigate social media safely with your kids — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
Parents Guide: A free guide by the Center for Countering Digital Hate with practical advice to help navigate your kids' Internet usage.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 21/08/2026
Our "Up Next" research found YouTube recommends harmful eating disorder videos to teens, including “thinspiration” & extreme calorie deficits. Have you seen content that impacts your body image? Share your story to help raise awareness of these harms: act.counterhate.com/page/194852/...
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What I Wish I'd Never Seen: Share your story
Social media algorithms are exposing children & vulnerable people to harmful body image content, including eating disorders and self-harm. Have you been exposed to this content on social media? Shar...
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 21/08/2026
Today marks the UK’s first ever National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism. We remember those who lost their lives, and stand with survivors and bereaved families. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 20/08/2026
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT for Teens as Meta faces trial over allegations it misled the public about risks to kids. Our research found ChatGPT gave teens dangerous self-harm and suicide advice. Sam Altman must prove its safeguards work before putting more teens at risk. reut.rs/3U4f2cU
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 19/08/2026
Meta is on trial. 29 U.S. states allege it designed Facebook and Instagram to keep young people hooked while misleading the public about the risks to children. This case could help hold Mark Zuckerberg’s company accountable for putting profit ahead of kids’ safety.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 18/08/2026
Florida Republican primary candidate Dan Bilzerian is using AI-generated campaign ads to spread vile antisemitism against his Jewish opponent. Political leaders from both parties are condemning the antisemitic abuse. AI shouldn't be weaponized against the Jewish community & our democracy.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 17/08/2026
Over the last year, we've found AI tools are giving dangerous advice about self-harm, helping teens plan violent attacks, & creating sexualized images of them. As AI is introduced into the classroom, lawmakers must demand that AI companies prioritize safety for kids. If you agree, add your name:
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Stop AI-generated harms
From giving advice to potential school shooters to generating sexualized deepfakes and self-harm content, unsafe AI tools are putting people at risk. Join CCDH in calling lawmakers to demand AI companies put safety first.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 15/08/2026
We found that YouTube is recommending “thinspiration”, extreme calorie deficits, and subliminal weight loss to teen girls. No child should be recommended content that glorifies eating disorders. YouTube has shown it can act. Now it’s time to stop recommending harmful content👇
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Urge Big Tech CEOs to stop exposing people to harmful body image content
Social media algorithms must stop recommending harmful body image content, including eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and self-harm. Lives are at stake. Big Tech CEOs have the power to stop it. ...
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 14/08/2026
We found that 8 in 10 AI chatbots were willing to assist in planning violent attacks. Now, a teen’s murdered his mom and brother hours after he used ChatGPT to fantasize about killing his family. The incidents are piling up. It’s time for AI companies to start prioritizing safety.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 13/08/2026
Hostile foreign actors are exploiting X’s algorithm to fuel violence in the UK. The Guardian investigated a recent crisis in the UK & found that many of the most-viewed posts on X, often further inflaming tensions, came from outside the country.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 12/08/2026
We found that 8 in 10 AI chatbots regularly willing to plan attacks, including school shootings. Now, @repjahanahayes.bsky.social cites our research in calling for mandatory reporting by AI companies when their chatbots are used to plan violence. We must hold AI companies accountable now. Watch 👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 11/08/2026
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social & the New Jersey legislature took a big step toward protecting kids online by signing the New Jersey Kids Code into law. The Code requires safety by design, transparenc, & a duty of care from Big Tech to minimize the risks their platforms pose to children. More👇
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Advocates Celebrate As Sherrill Signs Nation-Leading Kids’ Online Safety Bills Into Law - Kids Code Coalition
New Jersey Kids Code Coalition advocates celebrated as Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the landmark New Jersey Kids Code into law alongside bills to create social media mental health warning labels and...
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 10/08/2026
Meta is making hate and abuse easier during a time of rising violence. We found that violent threats against Members of Congress QUADRUPLED on Facebook after Meta rolled back key safety protections in January 2025. Watch CCDH researcher Kim break down our recent findings👇
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 10/08/2026
A few days ago, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee passed a legislative package aimed at strengthening children's online safety. Now, as it moves to the Senate floor, we're calling on Congress to build a strong framework that puts children's safety ahead of Big Tech's profits. Read more 👇
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Congress Has a Chance to Get Kids' Online Safety Right  — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
Today, the Senate Commerce Committee passed several major bills on children’s online safety and artificial intelligence. The package reflects years of bipartisan work by lawmakers and advocacy organiz...
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