How TikTok bots and AI have powered a resurgence in UK far-right violence

Experts warn growth of extremist influencers and ‘micro-donations’ could create even bigger wave of unrest

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Less than three hours after the stabbing attack on Monday that led to the death of three children, an AI-generated image was shared on X by an account called Europe Invasion. It depicted bearded men in traditional Muslim dress outside the Houses of Parliament, one waving a knife, behind a crying child in a union jack T-shirt. That read "we must protect the children"

@ecksmc wow. It's hard enough wrapping my head around the daily bombardment of everyday horrors coming from all across the globe. Add in compounded fake atrocities... It's getting harder to know when to turn a blind eye.

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