Counterterrorism forum taking the fight online to become independent
A global task force to fight online extremism announced it will become an independent watchdog organization.
Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism is an independent non-profit organization that works to prevent terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms. Founded by leading tech companies, it manages a database that allows its members to share digital fingerprints of known terrorist and extremist content to stop its spread.
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Dozens of nations call for a global pact against online extremism
The proposed global pact is named the Christchurch Call after the New Zealand city where 51 people were killed in March.