Hate

Online hate has surged, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by misinformation and social media algorithms that often amplify hateful content.

: One in three adults reported seeing online hate in the past year, and 18% personally experienced it. Online hate has surged, particularly during the COVID-19

: Criminal acts (e.g., assault, vandalism, murder) where the perpetrator is motivated by bias. In the U.S., a hate crime occurs nearly every hour based on FBI data . 2. The Rising Digital Dimension Online hate has surged