Facebook launches campaign to drive out hate speech

Facebook claimed that because of advances in technology, it "proactively detects about 95% of the hate speech content that is removed from the platform".

Facebook has vowed to tackle hate speech in Ireland, launching a new abuse reporting method on newsfeeds today.

While acknowledging that it has allowed users to be exposed to reams of abuse over the years, Facebook Ireland claimed it has expanded policies to provide greater protections.