Latest news, impact and insights

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IDSB Institute 20/04/2026 IDSB Institute 20/04/2026

Scroll on or step in - the digital bystander dilemma

Dr Anna Davidovic examines how and why people intervene or fail to intervene when they encounter harmful behaviour online.

IDSB Institute 13/04/2026 IDSB Institute 13/04/2026

Study reveals indirect mobilisation by Tommy Robinson

New research led by Darja Wischerath reveals how online influencers can mobilise support and legitimise harmful behaviour without issuing direct calls to action.

IDSB Institute 17/03/2026 IDSB Institute 17/03/2026

How do extremist ideas spread online — and who actually drives them?

IDSB research is helping uncover how extremist ideas spread online, showing how influential actors may provide early indicators of risk and supporting the development of new approaches for security practitioners.

IDSB Institute 09/12/2025 IDSB Institute 09/12/2025

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.

IDSB Institute 04/12/2025 IDSB Institute 04/12/2025

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.