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Emojis Targeting Black People

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16 octobre 2025 Cas sélectionné

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Description du cas

The Board selected these cases to explore the use of “algospeak” and online racial discrimination in sports. “Algospeak” is using coded language or emojis to convey dehumanizing or hateful messages in order to bypass automated content moderation systems. The Board also aims to assess the enforcement of such evolving forms of expression, both by human moderators and automated systems, particularly following Meta’s announcement on January 7, 2025 that it is changing its automated policy violations detections systems. The company stated that it will “continue to focus these systems on tackling illegal and high-severity violations,” while relying on user reports to address “less severe policy violations.” The cases are relevant to one of the Board’s seven strategic priorities, Hate Speech Against Marginalized Groups.

The Board would appreciate public comments that address:

The prevalence, forms and impact of racial discrimination and hate speech, both online and offline, particularly targeting Black people in Brazil, Ireland, Spain and the rest of Europe.

The use of emojis, such as the monkey emoji or other coded language to target protected characteristic groups on social media, including in sports-related conversations. Comments can also address ways in which such content could potentially bypass algorithms designed to flag harmful content, and content moderation challenges, particularly after Meta’s announcement on January 7, 2025.

Views on human rights responsibilities of social media companies and best practices in identifying and responding to hate speech, including to address use of emojis to communicate specific ideas and/or evade moderation.

The prevalence of online racism and racial discrimination in discussions about sports, especially in football (soccer), and its impact on Black athletes.

In its decisions, the Board can issue policy recommendations to Meta. While recommendations are not binding, Meta must respond to them within 60 days. As such, the Board welcomes public comments proposing recommendations that are relevant to these cases.

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Over the next few weeks, Board Members will be deliberating these cases. Once they have reached their decision, we will post it on the Decisions page.