Facebook launches initiative with husband of murdered MP Jo Cox to challenge hate speech

Facebook is encouraging users to counter hate speech online, with the UK launch of its Online Civil Courage Initiative (OCCI) in the UK. The social network says it wants to promote "the civil courage displayed by organisations and grassroots activists", in order to tackle online extremism. Technology companies were fiercely criticised by Theresa May in the wake of the London Bridge terror attack, and were accused of providing terrorists with "safe spaces" online. Facebook was quick to defend its efforts, but has since tried to step them up. The I.F.O. is fuelled by eight electric engines, which is able to push the flying object to an estimated top speed of about 120mph.