Articles by 7amleh – Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
EU AI Act increases threats to Palestinian human rights
7amleh reveals how the EU legislation contains significant loopholes that could exacerbate human rights violations against Palestinians.
Digital rights advocates share concern over Meta’s updated hate speech policy
Rights groups warn the latest update may restrict freedom of expression by inaccurately equating criticism of Zionism with antisemitism.
7amleh launches Arabic Violence Indicator to combat online hate speech and violence
The AI-powered tool monitors the spread of hate speech and violence in both Hebrew and Arabic within the Palestinian context.
Palestinian digital rights and the extraterritorial impact of the EU’s Digital Services Act
A new study examines discrimination and censorship concerns within the EU, affecting both Palestinians and global advocates for Palestinian human rights.
Racism and Incitement Index: Over 10 million instances of violent content in Hebrew documented in 2023
An average of 23 violent or hateful pieces of content were published against Palestinians every minute after 7 October, reports 7amleh.
7amleh releases report on the impact of AI technologies on Palestinian lives and narratives
An overview of the threats and dangers posed by AI tech on Palestinians and advocates.
Putting Meta under pressure: Civil society groups demand balanced hate speech policy
A coalition of 73 international organizations demand Meta refrain from censoring criticism of zionism on its platforms.
Palestine: Rights groups demand action from online platforms in wake of ICJ ruling
Palestinian Digital Rights Coalition underscores the role of online hate speech in fuelling the unfolding devastation in Gaza.