X and Instagram Dominate Online Antisemitic Content Distribution, Study Finds
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A study by the Combat Antisemitism Movement found that X and Instagram distribute 98% of antisemitic content online, responsible for over 1.18 billion views. X hosted the most posts, while Instagram had more views per post, often featuring short videos. The research also noted significant improvements in content moderation by TikTok and Facebook, while X's algorithms and Grok chatbot amplified hate speech. The study suggests targeting a small number of accounts could drastically reduce exposure.
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- X and Instagram are responsible for 98% of antisemitic content views online, according to a new study.
- X hosted 72% of antisemitic posts analyzed, while Instagram accounted for 44% of views.
- Antisemitic content often involved conspiracy theories about Jewish control and dehumanization narratives.
- TikTok and Facebook have significantly improved their moderation of antisemitic material.
- The study suggests that targeting a small number of accounts could greatly reduce online hate.
- CAM CEO Sacha Roytman called for digital boundaries to combat online antisemitism.
A comprehensive study by the Combat Antisemitism Movement's (CAM) Center for the Study of Antisemitism (ARC) reveals that X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram are the primary platforms for distributing antisemitic content online. Together, these platforms are responsible for 98% of views on such material, often pushing it to users who are not actively seeking it. X led in the number of antisemitic posts, accounting for 72% of those analyzed, primarily short texts. Instagram, while featuring fewer posts (26%), garnered a larger share of views (44%) due to popular short videos.
The research, conducted between August and October, monitored 2,806 antisemitic posts from 683 accounts that collectively garnered at least 40,000 views. X was linked to 641 million views and Instagram to 517.4 million, totaling 1.18 billion views for antisemitic posts across both platforms. Popular narratives included conspiracy theories about Jewish control of media, government, and banks (52% of views), dehumanization of Jews (15%), and Holocaust distortion or denial (9%).
Notably, the study found that TikTok has significantly improved its content moderation, drastically limiting the spread of antisemitic material compared to previous years. Facebook has also implemented more effective protective measures. "The direct link between online hate and real-world violent attacks against Jews has become something that cannot be ignored," stated Sacha Roytman, CEO of CAM. He emphasized the ease with which hate can be spread using AI and large language models, urging for digital boundaries similar to physical ones.
X's algorithm, along with its Grok chatbot, played a significant role in amplifying this content, with 13% of posts on the platform being questions directed at Grok. Instagram's average post garnered more views than X's, and 52% of posts with over a million views were on Instagram. The study also highlighted that a small number of accounts are responsible for a disproportionately large percentage of views, suggesting that targeted action against these accounts could significantly reduce exposure to antisemitic content.
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