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Friday, May 24, 2024
US hosts symposium to combat online antisemitism with tech executives
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt hosted a symposium to combat online antisemitism with technology executives, NGOs and government representatives yesterday, the State Department says.
“In a realm where fault lines often fracture progress, we convened a diverse cohort of leaders to pinpoint challenges and create enduring solutions. The symposium served as a space where industry and NGO leaders could utilize each other’s experiences and expertise, forging a pathway toward concerted action,” Lipstadt says in a statement.
“The Symposium was a critical effort to make some headway in a space that desperately needs attention. Online antisemitism cannot go unchecked. Governments around the world are rightfully focusing their attention on this issue and we are hopeful that Ambassador Lipstadt’s initiatives in this space will have lasting impact,” Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says.
Participating technology companies included Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, and X.
Lipstadt was joined by counterparts from Canada and Israel along Germany’s deputy ambassador to the US took part in the symposium. They were joined by senior White House officials, Domestic Policy Council chiar Neera Tanden, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber Anne Neuberger and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma.
Six NGOs from around the world, including the American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League, World Jewish Congress, Center for Countering Digital Hate, Cyberwell, and Decoding Antisemitism also participated.
