Jewish leaders urge social media action over antisemitism at Milken conference
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Updated · eJewish Philanthropy · May 6
Jewish leaders urge social media action over antisemitism at Milken conference
5 articles · Updated · eJewish Philanthropy · May 6
At a Los Angeles panel, American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch and other speakers warned bots and AI are driving anti-Jewish content, while 86% of Jewish Americans say antisemitism is rising.
Speakers said platforms have become “algorithmic hate machines” and should be pressured to enforce their own rules, with Deutch calling for a whole-of-society response involving government, schools and allied communities.
The discussion came amid heightened concern since the 7 October attacks and Gaza war, as Jewish institutions face escalating security costs and leaders warn younger people are being exposed through social media.
As AI learns to generate undetectable hate, are we fighting a war against algorithms that we have already lost?
If social media is teaching hate to a new generation, how can society effectively counter this digital indoctrination?
With online hate escalating into real-world violence, are security grants just a bandage on a deeper societal wound?
The Deadliest Year for Diaspora Jews: How AI and Bots Amplify Synthetic Antisemitism Online
Overview
At the May 2026 Milken Conference, Jewish leaders warned that social media platforms act as "algorithmic hate machines," amplifying antisemitism through AI-generated synthetic content and evasive hate speech. This surge, intensified after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, made 2025 the deadliest year for Diaspora Jews in decades, with 86% of U.S. Jews reporting increased antisemitism and many facing online harassment, especially youth. The failure of social media companies to enforce hate speech policies has fueled real-world violence, psychological harm, and societal distrust. The conference called for a whole-of-society response, demanding tech reforms, government action, education, and community solidarity to combat this escalating crisis.