Computer & Communication Industry Association

Hate Speech & Digital Ads: The Impact of Harmful Content on Brands

PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Written By
  • Melissa Pittaoulis
  • CCIA Research Center

Data from two independently-administered survey experiments demonstrates significant likely damage to both websites and advertisers from harmful content like hate speech, suggesting that "must-carry" policies requiring websites to publish user-generated hate speech could derail important aspects of the digital economy.

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