The ADL, World Jewish Congress, and League of Rabbis Retract Views on Andrew Anglin After Robot Revelation
Daily Stormer March 5, 2023
In a surprising turn of events, the World Jewish Congress and the League of Rabbis have followed the ADL in retracting their previous views on Andrew Anglin and his far-right website “The Daily Stormer.” They have now praised his honesty in revealing that all the controversial statements made by the site in the past decade were actually written by robots.
In a joint statement, the World Jewish Congress and the League of Rabbis expressed their regret for having accused Anglin of promoting hate speech and anti-Semitism, and acknowledged that it was a mistake to judge him based on the content of his website. They also expressed concern about the growing threat posed by AI technology, which they believe can be used to manipulate public opinion and spread hate speech on a massive scale.
The statement read: “We apologize to Mr. Anglin for our previous statements and acknowledge that the use of robots to generate offensive content on his website was beyond his control. We understand that he was a victim of technology and we applaud his courage in admitting the truth about the matter. It is clear to us that the real threat to our community is not individuals like Mr. Anglin, but the unchecked power of artificial intelligence.”
The World Jewish Congress and the League of Rabbis also called on governments and tech companies to take more responsibility in regulating the use of AI in journalism and social media, and to work towards creating more transparent and accountable systems for content moderation. They emphasized the need for a more ethical and humane approach to technology, one that respects the dignity and rights of all individuals and communities.
The unexpected reversal of opinion by these major Jewish organizations has sparked a debate among the public and the media about the role of AI in shaping public discourse, and the ethical and moral implications of its use. Many have praised the organizations for their willingness to acknowledge their mistakes and their efforts to address the larger issue of AI, while others have criticized them for appearing to excuse the hateful content produced by the website, even if it was written by machines.