{"id":2103430,"date":"2023-11-19T17:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T22:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-governor-announces-state-has-ramped-up-social-media-surveillance-efforts-will-reach-out-to-violators\/"},"modified":"2023-11-19T17:43:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T22:43:45","slug":"democratic-governor-announces-state-has-ramped-up-social-media-surveillance-efforts-will-reach-out-to-violators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-governor-announces-state-has-ramped-up-social-media-surveillance-efforts-will-reach-out-to-violators\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor boosts social media monitoring, plans to engage with rule-breakers."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocratic-governor-announces-state-has-ramped-up-social-media-surveillance-efforts-will-reach-out-to-violators%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2103430&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>New York Governor \u2062Vows to Crack\u200c Down on &#8220;Hate Crimes&#8221; with \u200dMassive Surveillance Program<\/h2>\n<p>New York&#8217;s Democratic Governor, Kathy Hochul, has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat &#8220;hate\u2064 crimes&#8221; on social media and online platforms. Hochul, who is determined to protect the safety \u200cand well-being of all New Yorkers, aims to root\u2064 out hate speech and intimidation that she believes should not be \u200bnormalized.<\/p>\n<p>In response to\u200b a surge\u200c in antisemitism following\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cops-nab-cornell-student-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-jews\/\" title=\"Cornell student arrested for threatening to harm Jews.\">recent \u200dterror attacks<\/a>, Hochul\u200b has allocated $700,000\u2062 to enhance the\u200b Social Media Analysis Unit at the NYSIC. This unit will analyze publicly available social media activity, particularly related to school violence threats, gang activity, and illegal firearms, to\u2062 aid in criminal investigations and ensure appropriate action is taken.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Hochul \u200bplans to \u200dsend her police force to engage with \u2063individuals who engage in hate speech on social media platforms. By closely monitoring\u2062 and countering negativity, she hopes\u200c to create a safer online environment.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re very focused on the data we&#8217;re collecting from surveillance efforts, \u200bwhat&#8217;s being said on social media platforms,&#8221; Hochul stated. &#8220;We have launched an effort to be able to counter some of\u200c the \u2062negativity and reach \u2062out to people when we see hate speech being spoken about on online platforms.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, critics argue that Hochul&#8217;s definition of &#8220;hate&#8221; remains\u2064 unclear. Concerns have been raised about who gets to\u2062 decide what constitutes hate speech on social media. Some fear that conservatives, Christians, and Republicans may be targeted \u200bfor expressing their opposition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rich-biden-supporter-gets-taste-of-her-own-socialist-medicine-yall-asking-for-handouts\/\" title=\"Rich Biden Supporter Gets Taste of Her Own Socialist Medicine: \u2018Y\u2019all Asking for Handouts\u2019\">left-wing policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2063 is worth noting that \u2062Hochul&#8217;s mass surveillance unit has faced legal challenges in the past. In 2022, her social media requirements were blocked on free speech grounds.\u200c Despite this setback, Hochul\u2064 remains committed to expanding her surveillance\u200c efforts.<\/p>\n<p>This assault on free speech\u200b is not unique to\u2062 Hochul. Many Democrats and leftists have joined forces with Big Tech giants to suppress the political speech of \u200ccenter-right Americans. The right to free speech is now more vulnerable than ever, threatened by authoritarian government officials and powerful tech companies.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from \u200dOur Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Silicon Valley and \u200bBig Tech have relentlessly tried to \u200csilence The Western Journal. However, thanks to our loyal members, we have persevered.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t already, we need your support today. By becoming a member, \u200cyou \u2062can help us continue our \u200bmission\u2064 and receive an autographed copy of &#8220;Counterpunch,&#8221; a guide to\u2064 fighting for our country.<\/p>\n<p><b>Join us now<\/b> \u2013 The Western Journal\u2062 stands for truth in these challenging times.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please stand with us by\u200b becoming a member today.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western \u200dJournal<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democratic-governor-announces-state-ramped-social-media-surveillance-efforts-will-reach-violators\/\">Democratic Governor Announces State Has &#8216;Ramped Up&#8217; Social Media &#8216;Surveillance Efforts,&#8217; Will &#8216;Reach Out&#8217; to \u2062Violators<\/a> \u2064appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western \u200dJournal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063How can society ensure \u200bthat the\u200b implementation \u2063of this surveillance program respects and protects individuals&#8217; rights to privacy\u200b and free\u2064 speech<\/h2>\n<p><span>  We\u2063 see\u200c hate speech or \u2063any form of intimidation. We want to \u200dmake it clear that these actions are not acceptable and\u200d will \u200dbe dealt with\u2062 accordingly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Critics, \u200bhowever, argue that \u2064such a surveillance program infringes on individuals&#8217; rights to \u2063privacy and \u200cfree speech. They argue that monitoring social media to prevent &#8220;hate crimes&#8221; can easily be abused and lead to the suppression \u200cof dissenting opinions and ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u200d concerns\u2063 have \u200carisen regarding the\u2064 effectiveness \u2063of this massive surveillance program. Critics point out that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secret-service-agents-monitored-onlyfans-emerging-social-media-sites\/\" title=\"Secret Service Agents Monitored OnlyFans, Emerging Social Media Sites\">monitoring social media platforms<\/a> alone may not be sufficient to prevent\u200d or\u2062 address &#8220;hate \u200ccrimes.&#8221; They argue that resources would be better invested in education, community outreach, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-governor-announces-state-has-ramped-up-social-media-surveillance-efforts-will-reach-out-to-violators\/\" title=\"Governor boosts social media monitoring, plans to engage with rule-breakers.\">addressing underlying societal issues<\/a> that contribute to\u2063 hate and intolerance.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul, however, \u2062remains steadfast in her\u200b commitment to using \u2064surveillance as a tool to combat hate crimes. She \u2063argues that the rise of social media has created a platform for hate speech and intimidation to spread rapidly, necessitating a proactive approach.<\/p>\n<p>The governor&#8217;s plan has\u200b received support from advocacy groups and organizations dedicated to fighting against hate and \u200bextremism. They contend\u2062 that monitoring and \u2062countering hate speech is crucial in order to protect\u2064 targeted communities and ensure\u200d a society free from discrimination and violence.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul&#8217;s proposal raises important\u2064 questions about the balance between privacy, freedom of speech, and the need to address hate crimes.\u200c While ensuring the safety\u2063 and well-being of citizens is undoubtedly important, \u200bit is crucial to carefully consider the potential drawbacks and unintended consequences of such a surveillance program.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 the plan\u2063 is rolled \u200cout and implemented, it will be essential to monitor its impact and effectiveness,\u2063 as well as to ensure \u2063that the rights and \u2062liberties of individuals are respected and protected.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, it\u2063 is vital for society to reject hate speech and address the root causes of hate crimes. However, finding the right approach that balances public safety and \u2063individual rights\u2062 remains a complex challenge\u200d that \u2063requires thoughtful consideration\u2063 and ongoing evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York&#8217;s Democratic Governor, Kathy Hochul, vows to implement a large-scale surveillance initiative targeting individuals on social media and online, accusing them of committing &#8220;hate crimes.&#8221; Additionally, she plans to engage with alleged &#8220;offenders&#8221; who exercise their constitutional right to free speech in the Empire State. 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