Anti-Muslim Posts on X Increase by 450 Percent
A recent report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH) shows a significant increase in anti-Muslim posts on X, targeting Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral frontrunner.
According to the report, there has been a 450 percent increase in such content from September to October, with nearly 18,000 unique accounts engaging in terrorist labeling.
- 1.5 billion reach of Islamophobic and xenophobic discourse surrounding Mamdani on X.
- 35,522 original posts, authored by 17,752 unique accounts on X.
The organization is calling on the platform to implement election-specific safeguards and enforce community guidelines against attacks on race and religion.
The CSOH is urging X to enhance corrective counterarguments in its algorithm to address the issue.
Author's summary: Anti-Muslim posts on X surge amid NYC mayoral election.
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