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Podcast: ‘Lost in the far-right funhouse – how bots and fakes create a false, angry Britain’'
In this podcast, Dr Olivia Brown explores how AI, bots and digital manipulation are used to amplify far-right narratives and create misleading online movements.
Professor David Ellis on Smartphones, Social Media and Children’s Wellbeing
Professor David Ellis shares insights from his review of evidence on smartphones, social media and children’s wellbeing, exploring the implications for policy and public debate.
Understanding how far-right ideas spread online
Ed Harrison and Dr Olivia Brown examine how online far-right narratives spread, evolve and influence wider political conversations in the UK.
Responding to growing threats against UK satellite infrastructure
This article examines emerging threats to UK satellite infrastructure and the challenges of strengthening resilience in space security.
Why people join conspiracy communities: the role of belonging and identity
New research examines the social and behavioural factors behind conspiracy theories, highlighting the role of community, activism and belonging.
