Counter Speech

Counter-speech research focuses on developing effective strategies to mitigate online hate speech, primarily by generating persuasive responses that challenge hateful content. Current research emphasizes understanding the optimal persuasive modes (reason, emotion, credibility) within different conversational contexts (single vs. multi-turn interactions), exploring alternative approaches like providing practical alternatives to hateful statements, and leveraging large language models to generate contextually appropriate and impactful counter-arguments. These efforts aim to improve online discourse by reducing the spread of harmful content and fostering more constructive interactions, with implications for both social media platforms and broader societal well-being.