Poster #87 - Preventing and Combating Hate Speech and Disinformation through Multidisciplinary Innovation, Education, and Awareness in Europe

• In Event: Poster Session II (posters 80 – 155)

Abstract

The complex, fast-moving, and multi-faceted spread of hate speech and mis/disinformation across Europe poses increasing challenges and significant threats. Tackling the persistent and evolving dynamics of online and offline hate speech, and fake news demands more than isolated action. Therefore, the EU-funded ECLIPSE project is developing tools to address these challenges directly, synergically and virtuously combining the work of SSH and ICT researchers. Starting from sociological and criminological insights, the project combines natural language processing and social network analysis to develop a digital tool, and new engagement methods, such as gamification and digital storytelling, to raise public awareness and improve societal resilience. Thus, by working closely with LEAs, CSOs, and policymakers, ECLIPSE aims to create culturally sensitive, scalable solutions that protect citizens and support fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and privacy. However, the tool resulting from the ICT activities will advance high-TRL assets from previous EU and national projects that will be tested by end-users (LEAs, CSOs, and international organisations) in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, and the UK, with Spain and Türkiye as followers, but will be able to be trained and adapted in other countries.

Authors

• Beatrice Pattaro, University of Trento / University of Verona

• Gabriele Baratto, University of Trento

• Beatrice Rigon, University of Trento / University of Verona

• Andrea Di Nicola, University of Trento

• Bianca Donati, University of Trento / University of Verona