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Decoding #Antisemitism: Scientists from the UK, the US, France, and Germany collaborate to understand online antisemitism.

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The pilot project “Decoding Antisemitism,” carried out by researchers at the Centre for Research on Antisemitism (ZfA, TU Berlin) in collaboration with HTW Berlin, King’s College London, and HateLab i...
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January 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The social sciences are society’s ‘glue’ helping to tackle some of the most complex & pressing societal challenges. E.g. HateLab research led by @mattlwilliams.bsky.social has been directly embedded into the UK National Cyber Hate Crime Hub. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My work was published in HATE LAB (HATEmusic). Thank you advance☆
 Thank you so much ! Jhon & HATE team !!!

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March 12, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Did you know police recorded hate crimes in England & Wales rose by 252% between 2012 & 2023 according to the Home Office? HateLab, directed by Prof Matt Williams, uses machine learning & social science to assist researchers & policymakers to monitor online hate speech. acss.org.uk/using-ai-to-...
May 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
We’re proud to have supported research from HateLab, which has led to the creation of a pioneering AI spin-out, Nisien.ai, transforming how online hate is detected and addressed.

HateLab has worked with a wide range of private and public sector organisations to help tackle hate.
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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January 22, 2026 at 6:38 AM
“It's about human technology interaction.” Watch our new video to hear Prof Matt Williams, Director of HateLab, & @profsanderlinden.bsky.social, @cam.ac.uk, share how their social science research is making a difference in our increasingly digital world. Watch here➡️
Social science in a digital world – Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Matt Williams FAcSS, Cardiff University and Professor Sander van der Linden FAcSS, University of Cambridge
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May 11, 2026 at 11:22 AM
You can find out more about the important work HateLab are doing here: www.ukri.org/who-we-are/h...

And, if you’re interested in exploring commercialisation: www.ukri.org/councils/esr...
Using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle online hate
ESRC-funded research has led to the creation of a pioneering AI spin-out, Nisien.ai, which is transforming the detection of and response to online hate.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Meet our Fellow @mattlwilliams.bsky.social, Chair in Criminology & Director of HateLab at @cusocsci.bsky.social! Matt is a leading expert on contemporary forms of hate & cybercrime, & his research seeks to understand & tackle hate crime, hate speech & online extremism.➡️ acss.org.uk/professor-ma...
March 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
New Fellow Prof @mattlwilliams.bsky.social is Prof of Criminology & Director of HateLab & the Social Data Science Lab at Cardiff University! His research focuses on hate crime, especially online, & his book, The Science of Hate, was published in 2021. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
March 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) into the spread of online hate and its real-world impact is featured in a new BBC Ideas film. HateLab, led by Professor Matthew Williams of Cardiff University, has shown that spikes in online hate speech can be followed by increases…
New film highlights ESRC research on online harms
Research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) into the spread of online hate and its real-world impact is featured in a new BBC Ideas film. HateLab, led by Professor Matthew Williams of Cardiff University, has shown that spikes in online hate speech can be followed by increases in hate crime offline. This highlights the growing consequences of digital harms for society. The film, ‘Is the internet broken?’, explores how the internet has evolved and how research is helping to understand and respond to emerging online risks. Understanding…
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August 23, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Is the internet broken? - CCAN Supplementary #christchurchcall
https://www.bbc.com/videos/c0qv07pzyepo

Research from Cardiff University's HateLab indicates that spikes in online hate speech are often followed by increased offline hate crimes.
Is the internet broken?
75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?
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July 22, 2026 at 5:55 AM
HateLab, led by Professor Matthew Williams of Cardiff University, has shown that spikes in online hate speech can be followed by increases in hate crime offline.

This highlights the growing consequences of digital harms for society.

The film, "Is the internet broken?" explores how the internet […]
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July 21, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Hatred Behind the Screens // A new report by @cardiffuni @hate_lab & @Mishcon_de_Reya highlighting the scale and impact of online abuse, and calling for tougher regulation: https://hatelab.net/2019/11/25/hatelab-and-law-firm-mishcon-de-reya-publish-online-hate-speech-report/
November 23, 2024 at 2:32 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨

We are joined by TV/radio presenter & online safety campaigner Jess Davies & Prof. Matt Williams of Cardiff University's HateLab and author of 'The Science of Hate' to discuss the positives & negatives of social media in politics, culture, society, and more:
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Social Media: Tonic or Toxic?
In politics, as in all aspects of 21st century life in Wales, social media continues to play an ever-growing role, for good or ill.It has undeniable positive...
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April 21, 2024 at 9:21 PM
In this ESRC case study, find out how a digital platform is helping address online hate speech and real-world hate crime.

Cardiff University’s HateLab is a global hub for identifying and monitoring hateful comments on social media, led by @mattlwilliams.bsky.social.

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Tracking hate on social media
A digital platform that identifies and monitors hateful comments on social media is helping address online hate speech and real-world hate crime.
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January 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM