Global Far-Right Exploitation of AI and Alt-Tech Platforms: Case Studies from the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand
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by William Allchorn
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This article examines how global far-right extremist groups are exploiting generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and alt-tech platforms to advance their ideologies and evade state counter-terrorism efforts. Focusing on case studies from the UK, US, Australia, and New Zealand, the analysis explores how extremists use AI for content generation, propaganda dissemination, and operational security, while also leveraging alternative technology platforms that operate outside mainstream moderation systems. The article highlights the challenges faced by preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) responses in keeping pace with these technological developments.
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Extreme right groups have explored these technologies as a way to get ahead of state preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) responses in this space.
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