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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 22h

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 · 25/09/2026

The irony is real. In June, we found that Musk was posting and amplifying hateful posts about unrest and Belfast which hosted 4,000 calls for violence. Lawmakers must hold Musk accountable now.

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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

The NYT investigation shows that some of the most egregious content, including 75 real images of child sexual abuse, continued to slip through X’s supposed safeguards. In some instances, the content amassed hundreds of views before being removed. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/t...

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 11/09/2026

Child abuse has become a part of Musk’s business model. This report follows our research in January, which found Grok generated an estimated 23,000 sexualized images of children over just 11 days.

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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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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 · 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 · 21/08/2026

The survivors’ message was clear. “For us, these risks are not theoretical. We have lived through what happens when online harm becomes real-world violence.” counterhate.com/wp-content/u...

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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 · 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 · 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 · 08/08/2026

We've shown that ChatGPT’s lacking safeguards can lead to real dangers, including providing advice to kids about self-harm & helping users plan violent attacks. Yet, instead of investing in safety, OpenAI is sending influencers on luxury brand trips. Kids deserve better.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 07/08/2026

A New Mexico court is fining Meta nearly $1 billion for safety failures that hurt users and contributed to the youth mental health crisis. Despite mounting evidence, Meta still denies any responsibility for harming its users.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 04/08/2026

At only 14, doctors diagnosed Anna Mockel with anorexia. She thought they were overreacting with the diagnosis because content on social media normalizing eating disorders flooded her feed. Have you experienced content like this on social media? Share your story with us at the link below.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 02/08/2026

Jews in the UK have faced more antisemitic incidents than almost anywhere else in the world, and social media helps fuel the hatred that incites these attacks. After the Golders Green attacks, we found X allowed antisemitic abuse to spread unchecked on the platform.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 30/07/2026

This isn’t an isolated case. Last month, we found abuse tripled against U.S. Members of Congress after Meta cut proactive enforcement against hate, harassment and threats in our “Safety Off’ report. Meta's roll back of safety measures threatens democracy on a global scale.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 30/07/2026

We analyzed more than 16,000 comments on posts from Al-Sahlani and Tynkkynen about the legislation. 43% contained abuse and anti-migrant sentiment, including 251 comments featuring misogynistic rhetoric.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 30/07/2026

After the European Parliament passed a law to speed up the removal of third-party nationals, MEP Abir Al-Sahlani said she felt unsafe when chants of "send them back" echoed through the chamber. She was then targeted by MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen on Facebook and Instagram.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 30/07/2026

Meta is allowing abuse, anti-migrant and misogynistic rhetoric against European politicians to spread on Facebook & Instagram. Over 40% of comments on posts by MEPs about the Return Regulation vote contained this hateful content. This comes after Meta rolled back key safety measures in 2025🧵

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 29/07/2026

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 28/07/2026

Lawmakers must include a duty of care in online safety legislation. Without it, Big Tech can continue avoiding responsibility for the harms they cause to kids. That's why we joined 60+ organizations urging the U.S. Senate to only consider bills with this standard. Kids deserve to be safe online.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 27/07/2026

This is an important lesson. The greatest risks to children online don't come from isolated pieces of content. They come from recommendation systems designed to maximize engagement, regardless of the harm they cause. Regulation must address the problematic systems, not just individual posts.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 26/07/2026

UK MP Jess Asato sued xAI after Grok generated sexualized images of her. This isn't a one-off. In January, we found that Grok generated an estimated 3 MILLION sexualized images of women & kids over 11 days. This is the predictable result of unregulated AI platforms. We need accountability now.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 25/07/2026

Harmful eating disorder recommendations on YouTube to simulated 13-year-old girls dropped from 1 in 3 in 2024 to 1 in 9 in 2026 across the US, UK and EU. This comes after the introduction of online safety legislation in the EU & UK. YouTube knows how to fix the problem. Now it's time to act.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 23/07/2026

Kids shouldn't have to sue to make social media safe. A 15-year-old is dropping his lawsuit against Meta for their addictive design. This comes after another child was forced to go to trial for a brutal 7 weeks in a similar case. Meta would rather go to trial with kids than prioritize safety.

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 22/07/2026

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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 19/07/2026

Our latest research finds that YouTube is still recommending “thinspo”, 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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