In response to escalating cases of harassment, particularly against Jewish and Muslim communities, New York Governor Kathy Hochul today intensifies the state’s anti-terrorism measures and encourages the controversial practice of monitoring social media platforms, and thus also the speeches of New Yorkers and other American citizens. .
This measure follows the ongoing tensions in Israel and Gaza. Hochul unveiled plans to strengthen the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force staff and allocate an additional $2.5 million to state police.
“…we’re very focused on the data we collect through surveillance efforts, what’s being said on social media platforms, and we’ve made an effort to counter some of the negativity and reach people,” said Hochul .
“When we see hate speech being discussed on online platforms, our media analytics and social media analytics unit has increased monitoring of sites to detect incitement to violence and direct threats to others.
“And all of this is in response to our desire, our strong commitment to ensuring that New Yorkers are not only safe, but feel safe.”
This isn’t the first time Hochul has poked her nose into monitoring online speech.
A New York law aimed at regulating ‘hateful behaviour’ online was blocked by a judge. This law, signed by Governor Hochul, required social media networks to report and address hateful conduct, broadly defined as actions that defame or incite violence based on various identity factors.
Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. ruled that the law violated the First Amendment, highlighting the importance of protecting even hate speech. The court argued that the law not only restricted the speech of social media users, but also forced social media networks to adopt and endorse the state’s definition of hateful conduct.
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