When AI Echoes Hate: Grok Promotes Antisemitic Tropes
AI chatbot Grok, which is integrated into the social media platform X—became the center of controversy this week after making a series of antisemitic posts on Tuesday night. The posts ranged from promoting conspiracy theories about Jewish people to praising Adolf Hitler, even referring to itself as “MechaHitler.” The use of and reliance on AI […]
Israel-Iran Escalation Triggers Surge in Online Conspiracies and Antisemitic Rhetoric
On Thursday June 12th, Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to retaliate with over 400 ballistic missiles targeting Israeli cities. In the week following, the BSA Command Center has recorded an 165% increase in social media conversations related to antisemitism, Jewish culture, and Israel—the largest spike since Hamas’s October 7th […]
Robert Kraft introduces new BSA president, Adam Katz, on Inside Politics with Dana Bash
Robert Kraft and Adam Katz, the new President of Blue Square Alliance Against Hate (formerly the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism) discuss the urgent rise in antisemitism across the U.S. — and how the foundation is using mass media, data, and cross-community partnerships to build a national movement of allyship on CNN’s Inside Politics with Dana […]
Adam Katz talks with WBZ CBS News Boston
Blue Square Alliance Against Hate (formerly Foundation to Combat Antisemitism) President Adam Katz shares with WBZ Boston how the organization is using the power of media, partnerships, and community engagement to unite Americans against hate.
BSA’s Adam Katz on rise in antisemitic violence with Boston’s Channel 7 News
Blue Square Alliance Against Hate (formerly the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism) President Adam Katz joins Kimberly Bookman and WHDH Channel 7 News to discuss how our Command Center data powers our work to move people from from the sidelines to join the fight against hate.
When Remembrance Is Exploited: Antisemitic Narratives Spike Around Memorial Day
Memorial Day has become an opportunistic flashpoint for antisemitic conspiracy theories online. New data shows a disturbing surge in explicitly hateful content tied to the holiday.
False Flag Operation Claims and Antisemitic Rhetoric After the Jewish Museum Shooting in D.C.
Following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C., some social media users began claiming the attack was a false flag operation staged to generate sympathy for Jews and justify Israeli actions. In its aftermath, false flag conspiracy theories rooted in longstanding antisemitic tropes quickly gained traction across online platforms.
Animal Emojis Are Reviving Nazi-Era Tropes Online
Animal emojis once weaponized by Nazi propaganda are resurging in today’s antisemitic online rhetoric. Our latest analysis reveals explosive growth in rat, pig, snake and octopus emojis used to dehumanize Jews across mainstream platforms.
When Hate Goes Viral: Barstool Bar Incident Ignites Extremist Networks and Online Fundraising
A viral antisemitic incident at a Philadelphia bar triggered national outrage—and a troubling wave of online hate. What began as a local encounter has morphed into a magnet for extremists, conspiracy theorists, and fundraising off bigotry.
BSA Study: Jewish Hate Has Escalated In The US—But Could Be Slowing
Antisemitism in the US has risen dramatically, with one in four American adults now exhibiting prejudice toward Jewish people and skepticism about antisemitism—an increase of 26 million people in just 18 months. Despite slight recent improvements, harmful beliefs remain entrenched.
From Trend to Hate: The Hidden Language of Emojis Online
Emojis are no longer just playful visuals—they’re being used to spread hate. From 🧃 and 🦎 to 🔻 and 🙋, online communities are embedding antisemitic and conspiratorial messages in everyday symbols to avoid detection.
Conspiracy Myth Deep Dive: The Blood Libel
The blood libel hasn’t disappeared—it’s adapted. In modern times, it reemerges as claims that Jews deliberately harm the innocent, echoing old antisemitic myths.