Investigation into the Spread of Online Antisemitism and Platform Responsibility
調查網路反猶太主義傳播情況及平台責任
Introduction
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has started its third set of hearings to examine how hate speech is spread through digital and traditional media.
反猶太主義與社會凝聚力皇家委員會已開始第三輪聽證會，旨在研究仇恨言論如何透過數位與傳統媒體傳播。
Main Body
The current phase of the inquiry focuses on how algorithms increase the reach of targeted harassment. Arsen Ostrovsky, a survivor of the December 14, 2025, Bondi Beach attack, testified about the use of AI-generated deepfakes and fake images used to claim his injuries were not real. Mr. Ostrovsky stated that these materials, which called him a 'crisis actor,' spread quickly while he was in the hospital. He emphasized that although Meta removed some content, X and YouTube mostly ignored reports of this misinformation.
目前的調查階段重點在於演算法如何增加針對性騷擾的傳播範圍。2025年12月14日邦迪海灘襲擊案的倖存者 Arsen Ostrovsky 證詞指出，有人利用 AI 生成的深偽技術與假照片，聲稱他的傷勢並非真實。Ostrovsky 先生表示，這些稱他為「危機演員」的資料在他住院期間迅速傳播。他強調，雖然 Meta 刪除了部分內容，但 X 與 YouTube 基本上無視了關於這些錯誤資訊的舉報。
Cooperation from tech companies has been inconsistent. Richard Lancaster SC noted that while Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and TikTok agreed to appear, other companies have been less helpful. X Corp and Telegram have reportedly ignored requests for information, while Reddit and Twitch provided very little data. Furthermore, the US-based platform Gab has been openly hostile; its CEO, Andrew Torba, claimed the commission's requests were an attack on free speech and stated that the company does not recognize the authority of Australian officials.
科技公司的合作程度並不一致。Richard Lancaster SC 指出，雖然 Meta、Google、LinkedIn 與 TikTok 同意出席，但其他公司的協助較少。據報導，X Corp 與 Telegram 無視了提供資訊的要求，而 Reddit 與 Twitch 提供的數據則非常有限。此外，總部位於美國的平台 Gab 表現出明顯的敵意；其執行長 Andrew Torba 聲稱委員會的要求是對言論自由的攻擊，並表示公司不承認澳洲官員的權限。
At the same time, the commission is studying how online hate affects high-profile people. For example, businessman Steven Lowy explained that he needs significant private security to monitor thousands of hostile messages. Additionally, the inquiry found a link between giving testimony and receiving online harassment, which has led to at least one criminal charge filed by the Australian Federal Police.
與此同時，委員會正在研究網路仇恨如何影響高知名度人士。例如，商人 Steven Lowy 解釋，他需要大量私人安保來監控數以千計的敵對訊息。此外，調查發現提供證詞與收到網路騷擾之間存在關聯，這已導致澳洲聯邦警察提出了至少一項刑事指控。
Conclusion
The commission will continue its hearings in Sydney before moving to Melbourne to investigate antisemitism in universities.
委員會將在悉尼繼續舉行聽證會，隨後前往墨爾本調查大學中的反猶太主義問題。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Professional Weight' Shift
To move from A2 to B2, you must stop using 'simple' verbs and start using Precise Academic Verbs.
Look at these three examples from the text. An A2 student says the first column; a B2 student says the second.
| A2 (Simple/General) | B2 (Precise/Formal) | Context from Text |
|---|---|---|
| looked at | examine | "...to examine how hate speech is spread..." |
| said | testified | "...Arsen Ostrovsky... testified about the use of AI..." |
| said | emphasized | "He emphasized that although Meta removed..." |
💡 Why this matters for your fluency
If you always use say, look, go, and do, you sound like a beginner even if your grammar is perfect. B2 fluency is about nuance.
- Examine isn't just 'looking'; it's looking carefully to find a fact.
- Testify isn't just 'talking'; it's giving a formal statement in a legal setting.
- Emphasize isn't just 'mentioning'; it's making a point stronger.
🛠️ The B2 Upgrade Blueprint
Try replacing these common A2 words in your next writing piece with these 'Power Verbs' found in the article:
- Instead of "Give/Show" Use Provide ("...provided very little data")
- Instead of "Help" Use Cooperate ("Cooperation from tech companies...")
- Instead of "Find/See」 Use Identify/Investigate ("...to investigate antisemitism...")
Pro Tip: When you read an article, don't just look for new nouns. Look for the verbs that describe the action. That is the fastest bridge to a B2 level.