New Zealand To Create Unit To Tackle Online Extremism

New Zealand To Create Unit To Tackle Online Extremism

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a new initiative to combat online extremism by forming a team of specialists. This move, inspired by the Christchurch mosque attacks, aims to disrupt violent extremist content online. The initiative is part of a broader global effort, the Christchurch Call, which involves multiple countries and tech companies to prevent the spread of terrorist content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the new team announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern?

To improve internet connectivity

To tackle online extremism

To promote digital literacy

To develop new social media platforms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much funding is the New Zealand government dedicating to combat online extremism?

$10 million

$20 million

$15 million

$5 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approach used by New Zealand to combat harmful online content?

Developing new software

Collaborating with online content hosts

Increasing internet surveillance

Banning social media platforms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event prompted New Zealand lawmakers to take action against online extremism?

A cyber attack on government websites

An increase in fake news

The Christchurch mosque attacks

A rise in online fraud cases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following companies have signed the Christchurch Call initiative?

Twitter

Facebook

Amazon

Netflix