In this morning's newsletter, I wrote about an under-appreciated problem for liberalism — its total failure to cultivate young talent www.vox.com/on-the-right...

Next week, I'm chairing the panel on 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and presenting one of my most insightful papers - the one where I elaborate on the concept of the 𝗮𝗹𝘁-𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲. If you’re interested in the link between AI, racism, and conspiracy theories, join my panel! @ecpr.bsky.social

I love when the peer-review process effectively makes a positive impact on our work, enhancing clarity and strengthening our argument. Feeling grateful for the comments made by reviewers to two articles that are currently under review. Hopefully, they will be out soon.

It’s official! My book is coming!!!! Here is the abstract approved by Liverpool University Press 👇🏾 #racism #capitalism #truth #conspiracytheories #fantasies #misinformation

Who is coming to the @ecpr.bsky.social general conference this year? I’m chairing a panel on AI governance and presenting a paper on the alt-right multitude. Send me a DM if you are working on a topic related to the far right, conspiracy theories, and AI.

What role did AI and visual storytelling play in the #SouthportRiots last summer? @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social examines how algorithmic systems of recommendation and GenAI tools were weaponised to inflame and mobilise.

Why racist CTs have widely circulated as scientific truth? In this video I explain this phenomenon and the factor mentioned at the beginning is the commodification of our affects promoted by contemporary capitalism.

Had an amazing time today discussing some of the key findings from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK at #STR2025. Thanks for having me @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social @ashkingdon.bsky.social @socterres.bsky.social

📣 Out on #FirstView 📣 In " 'The Anti-Woke Academy' " Iris B. Segers presents a content analysis FvD's online presence to highlight the anti-gender nature of the Dutch far right party's rhetoric. 🌟Available #OpenAccess🌟 gendersky polisky buff.ly/lFVsP5X

Amazon is selling a new children's book called "It's Really Fun to Be White" from Stew Peters, a white nationalist who's praised Hitler. The book is currently listed on Amazon as the "#1 New Release" in "Children's General Social Science Books," & Peters has hyped its ranking on the platform.

GenAI influenced the far-right riots in the UK in summer 2024 by: ✅ Increasing the viral spread of racist conspiracy theories ✅ Enabling cross-platform amplification of xenophobic messages ✅ Contributing to the mainstreaming of far-right discourse

Anybody need a Juneteenth book? May I recommend We Refuse by @kcarterjackson.bsky.social --it's a stunner.

After manually collecting data from X, we found that its algorithmic systems of recommendation increased the visibility of visual representations of racist conspiracy theories by around 30% in the weeks leading up to the riots in the UK. This is one of the key findings we’ll share in our webinar:

Who knew the next country the United States would invade based on a lie would be the United States.

“A man became homeless and isolated as ChatGPT fed him paranoid conspiracies about spy groups and human trafficking, telling him he was "The Flamekeeper" as he cut out anyone who tried to help.” futurism.com/chatgpt-ment...

The LSE Media Blog has just published a piece summarising key insights from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK. Check it out: blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202... @lsemedia.bsky.social #AI #violence #racism #GenAI #riots #UK #xenophobia #Islamophobia

If You are Interested in the Role that #AI Played in the #Southport Riots Check Out This Online Event Which Will Present Results of our Joint Project Led by @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social I Will be Talking Specifically about #AltTech #Decentralisation and #GenAI 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-the...

On 26/06 I’ll finally share some key insights from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK with the amazing @ashkingdon.bsky.social, @aaronwinter.bsky.social and others in a webinar and answer some questions. Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-the... #UK #AI

The White House has embraced conspiracy theories, as Donald Trump has 'made thousands of false claims about his political opponents across his two terms in office while threatening his critics.'

Radical Reports is tracking the far right anti-LGBTIQ activists, Christian Nationalists, White Supremacists, and violent extremist groups targeting LGBTIQ events during Pride Month.

'Noem made it clear in her letter that her weaponization of the state will not be confined to campus; she wrote that the “evils of anti-Americanism” have to be rooted out in “society” at large.'

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of spending the day with brilliant colleagues exploring how AI influenced the far-right riots that took place in the UK in 2024. In the coming weeks, we’ll share some of our findings through blog pieces and an online event. Stay tuned!

I’ve just registered for the @socterres.bsky.social annual conference and I look forward to joining my colleagues @ashkingdon.bsky.social Allysa and Rob in a panel in which we will share some insights from our research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK. Who is coming? 🤓

I am almost finishing a paper exploring how X’s algorithmic systems of recommendation amplified racist conspiracy theories, thus fuelling the riots in the UK, and I am thinking of turning some of the threads I couldn’t fully explore into two blog posts. 🤔

Far-right actors are increasingly using generative #AI: @cianellaaa.bsky.social w/ insights by @claesdevreese.bsky.social @jleadermaynard.bsky.social @salvatore-romano.bsky.social @demagog.org.pl @facta.news @newtral.es @pagellapolitica.it @aiforensics.org @thejournal.ie + others. 👉 loom.ly/ZujPo_8

While conducting the literature review for my new project, I came across a peer-reviewed article that claims that there is no white supremacy in Europe and that argues that the great replacement is not a CT. To the author, it draws on valid theories… any thoughts? 😳

Millions are being exposed to antisemitic conspiracies on major podcasts—unchecked. Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and Patrick Bet-David are giving extremists a platform to normalize hate. Even Gavin Newsom joined the conversation. This isn't fringe anymore. It's mainstream.

After marking 40 assessments, reviewing a subject guide, and contributing to a project on supervision development, I’m happy to be back to my research project!! Stay tuned for more on AI and the far-right riots in the UK, highlighting the role played by CTs.

Earlier this month, in a small town in southern Brazil, three students, aged 13, 14, and 15, brought knives to school and attacked their English teacher, following a plan made by the trio in an Instagram group days earlier. It made me revisit a study I conducted in 2024.🧵 #socialmedia #violence

One of today’s top stories in @theguardian.com highlights a growing concern among UK teachers: the rise of misogyny and racism in schools, largely driven by what students consume on social media. I created an infographic to share a few reflections that might help us navigate this complex issue.🧵

I am so happy when I see the impact of my feedback on the quality of students’ work. It makes marking much more enjoyable!

Only 10 assessments left to mark before I can finally go on holiday—after the saddest and most stressful six months of my life.

Great to soon have a book on sociological approaches to violent extremism. An important resource for research and teaching. Great to be part of it as well: Ch9 Far-Right Extremism and the Sociology of Race and Racism. Thanks to the editors @surajlakhani.bsky.social & @amaramarasingam.bsky.social

Looking at the paltry performance of the Democrats to the US's descent into fascism or at the militarisation drive in Europe at the expense of all, sparing the wealthy who get wealthier and prepare the way for fascism here too, it's clear that there is no serious mainstream opposition to fascism 1/

I spent this morning working for the World Peace Forum and it gave me some hope in humankind. There are so many people and organisations committed to peacebuilding. We really need to talk more about them.

New Cambridge Element 'Conspiracy Theories and their Believers: A Comparative Outlook' by Daniel Stockemer & @nickbordeleau.com is now free to read for 2 weeks - cup.org/4hSFMUy #cambridgeelements #politics

I see a lot of desperation about German election. #BTW25 Let me provide a perspective from Trumpland: AfD will win at most 25%, which means that 75% do NOT vote for far right! That is still a strong democratic mandate. Use it to strengthen democracy! Don't empower the far right unnecessarily!

When I say that we must work together now to challenge the far right, I am not joking. This is very serious…

🇺🇸⚖️ Racial Attitudes & Anti-Democratic Beliefs New research finds anti-democratic beliefs among White Americans are increasingly tied to racial resentment and White grievance, shaping views on voting rights. 🔗 doi.org/10.1017/rep.... #Democracy #VotingRights #USPolitics 🧪

New Zealand’s internet safety agencies take legal action against the Human Rights Commission after it called out that X and Meta failed to protect former PM @jacindaardern.bsky.social from rampant online abuse, misogyny & hate www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Any attempt to challenge the far right must recognise its racist roots. I’ve just designed this infographic to make the links between the far right and white supremacy as explicit as possible.

I’ve been very busy in the last weeks editing a subject guide and working on a project on inclusive supervision, but now I am returning to my research on AI and the far right. Stay tuned for more. Going to Brussels now to contribute to discussions on the future of democracy in Europe. 💪🏾

The weaponisation of free speech by reactionaries has been incredibly successful and core to the mainstreaming of their ideas It's shocking so many fell for the idea that power doesn't matter when it comes to it It should be obvious that free speech without equal access to it is undemocratic

I’m thrilled to share that my blog piece on the alt-right multitude is finally out! In this piece, I delve into the connections between contemporary capitalism and the widespread circulation of conspiracy theories rooted in racism, xenophobia, and sexism. culturico.com/2024/12/09/t...

Meta's new policy strengthens a dangerous marriage: between the far right and tech companies. Meta is not shifting to the right as reported by The Guardian. It’s aligning itself with those who attack academics, and everyone who advocates for the rights of immigrants, women, and minorities.

Sentences I did not think I would write: Videos of mass shootings, suicides, and gore are being run through Runway's AI, turned into Minions, and then posted to social media to evade content moderation www.404media.co/minion-gore-...

Great new study: "the FvD mobilizes against epistemic institutions by claiming they disseminate dangerous knowledge about gender, which they argue presents a fundamental threat to society, captured in conspiratorial terms like “transgender ideology” and “woke.”"

Continuing my presentation at the #Tech4Rights summit organised by the UK Alumni Association of Montenegro and @cheveningfcdo.bsky.social, I highlighted a second human rights violation facilitated by digital media, which stems from my doctoral studies. 🧵

It was a pleasure to speak at the hashtag#Tech4Rights summit organised by the UK Alumni Association of Montenegro and @cheveningfcdo.bsky.social. I explored 3 ways digital media/AI has undermined human rights and I will share some insights here. Here it is one of them.

If you want to know more about how digital media and AI have undermined human rights and explore some strategies to address this problem, it is worth applying to participate in the #Tech4RightsSummit Click here to register: lnkd.in/d4wQU78T