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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 · 1h
Our “Killer Apps” research found that 8 in 10 AI chatbots were regularly willing to plan violent attacks. If tech companies were willing to self-regulate, why wouldn’t they institute robust safeguards from the outset. We need real laws for AI companies👇
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AI companies must stop putting people at risk
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 compa...
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 1h
At a lunch with President Trump on Tuesday, nearly 20 Big Tech executives agreed to a set of principles and standards for AI safety based primarily on self-regulation. But we cannot rely on self-regulation to deliver real AI safety.
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 29/09/2026
Following this, Musk promised action against these images. But the Canadian Centre for Child Protection found over 60 instances of CSAM appearing on Grok. We must hold Musk accountable now👇 act.counterhate.com/page/152823/...
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AI companies must stop putting people at risk
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 compa...
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 29/09/2026
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
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
CCDH filed an amicus brief in Patterson v. Meta urging courts to hear claims challenging algorithmic design. What happens online often translates into dangerous consequences offline. Section 230 cannot become a blanket shield against accountability. Learn more:  counterhate.com/blog/ccdh-fi...
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CCDH Files Amicus Brief, Claiming Social Media Could Have Radicalized the Buffalo Shooter  — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
New York’s highest court will decide whether algorithm design can be put on trial. CCDH is getting involved.
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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
Most definitely!
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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
Our "Killer Apps" report found that 8 in 10 AI chatbots were regularly willing to plan violent attacks, including school shootings, political assasinations and bombings at religious sites. It's time to take AI safety seriously. Add your name: act.counterhate.com/page/152823/...
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AI companies must stop putting people at risk
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 compa...
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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
Musk’s companies continue to demonstrate such a complete disregard for children for the sake of profit. We cannot allow them to escape accountability for such vile actions. Lawmakers must act now to hold Musk’s company accountable. Join the campaign to protect kids online👇
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Calling for kids' online safety
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....
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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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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
As CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social put it: “This is a genuine victory for the AGs that belongs to all the parents and survivors who have spent years demanding action. That matters, but let’s also acknowledge that this is a static list of fixes to products that are already out there.” Read more 👇
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Leading Expert on Social Media Harms Reacts to $17.1B Meta Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
Meta has settled for 17.1 billion dollars with 51 state AGs over claims around addictive platform design for children. Read our CEO Imran Ahmed's statement.
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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
Join CCDH and Survivors Against Terror our call here: act.counterhate.com/page/152823/...
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AI companies must stop putting people at risk
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 compa...
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