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harassment

[huh-ras-muhnt, har-uhs-muhnt] / həˈræs mənt, ˈhær əs mənt /


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But events over the last week suggest that what’s coming is even worse: AI-generated video that supercharges online harassment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Katya says she now lives in fear because coverage of her case in the local media, and on Russkaya Obshina's social channels, has led to widespread online harassment.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

While Edens denied Luo’s allegations, he agreed to participate, believing a resolution would prevent harassment of his family and potential public embarrassment, according to prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The two men are charged with religiously aggravated intentional harassment, contrary to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, and intentional harassment, contrary to the Public Order Act 1986.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

In their combat missions, the open-cockpit Po-2 biplanes flew toward that night’s harassment target one by one, each three minutes behind the next.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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