The United Nations has launched a new effort to combat online hate and disinformation, calling for global principles and coordinated action from tech companies, world leaders, and civil society. The UN’s plan aims to tackle the spread of harmful content on social media platforms, which has been linked to real-world violence and discrimination. Key points include: 1) Developing global standards for defining and identifying online hate speech and disinformation. 2) Promoting transparency from tech companies on how they moderate content. 3) Encouraging companies to invest in tools to detect and remove harmful content. 4) Urging governments to update laws and regulations to address online hate. 5) Calling for a multi-stakeholder approach involving tech firms, policymakers, and civil society groups. The UN emphasizes the need for collective action to protect human rights and prevent the internet from being “a vector for xenophobia, misogyny, and hate.”