Zooming in on Hate: From social media to the streets (and back again)

In this episode, we examine how online hate doesn’t stay confined to the digital world - it spills over into real-life violence, and real-world events, in turn, fuel even more polarisation online.

Key topics discussed:

• The Amsterdam riots: how online content escalated street violence, leading to arrests, injuries, and an international political reaction

• The UK riots of 2024: Iman Atta from Tell MAMA UK explains how misinformation about an attack in Southport spread on social media, fuelling violent protests and attacks on minority communities

• The role of disinformation, political rhetoric, and online platforms in shaping narratives that lead to real-world harm

• The DSA - Can regulation help break these cycles of hate and hold platforms accountable?