The article discusses the growing interest in counterspeech over the past five years, emphasizing its potential to mitigate hate speech by synthesizing social scientific insights with computational methods. It reviews techniques used in counterspeech, including counter-stereotypical exemplars and inoculation, as well as their varying effectiveness in reducing violent radicalization. By analyzing the impact of counterspeech on public discourse, the article highlights the necessity of addressing entrenched attitudes and biases for broader social change, while positioning automated approaches as valuable tools in this ongoing effort.
The systematic investigation of counterspeech has highlighted its effectiveness in mitigating hate speech and promoting social cohesion through various methods, underscoring its importance in digital discourse.
While counterspeech can address hate on an individual level, its larger societal impact remains contingent upon how effectively it engages with entrenched biases and power dynamics.
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