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Zack Beauchamp @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social · Aug 20

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...

How conservatives help their young thinkers — and why liberals don’t

Liberalism has a serious pipeline problem.

www.vox.com

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Aug 21

@rethinkingmarxism.bsky.social @marxismocritico.bsky.social @politicalmarxism.bsky.social

Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jul 29

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.

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jul 23

It’s official! My book is coming!!!!
Here is the abstract approved by Liverpool University Press 👇🏾

#racism #capitalism #truth #conspiracytheories #fantasies #misinformation

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jul 20

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.

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GNET @gnetresearch.bsky.social · Jul 16

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.

The Weaponisation of AI: Visual storytelling of the Great Replacement Conspiracy Theory Amid the Southport Riots - GNET

gnet-research.org

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jul 15

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.

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jul 7

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

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Politics & Gender @politicsgenderj.bsky.social · Jun 25

📣 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🌟
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Alex Kaplan @alkapdc.bsky.social · Jun 23

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.

Stew Peters: "Your boy is officially a PUBLISHED Children’s Book Author! Go get 'it’s Really Fun to Be White' on Amazon!"

Stew Peters: "My new children’s book 'It’s Really Fun To Be White' is #1 on Amazon in the children’s book social science category…beating out WEF jewish goon Yuval Noah Harari. LFG!!!"

Amazon page for Stew Peters' new book "It's Really Fun to Be White."

From the description of the book on the Amazon page: "Racial and cultural discrimination can have a lasting impact on a child’s development and well-being. It is important for parents to help their children know the various differences that make up our world and to understand that no group is more significant than another. The Meany Meaningtons want kids to believe that one race or another is superior. But that’s not god’s best plan for society. It’s Really Fun to Be White helps white children understand that even if they are not the majority globally, it is fun to connect with others who have their same skin color."

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jun 24

Together with @aaronwinter.bsky.social, @ashkingdon.bsky.social, Julia Ebner, and Rob Topinka, I’ll explore these dynamics in depth at the upcoming webinar AI and the Far-Right Riots in the UK. Register by 25/06 at 5:00 PM to receive the access link.

aiandthefarrightriotsintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk

AI and the Far-Right Riots in the UK

Join us online for an interdisciplinary perspective on the role played by AI in the recent far-right riots in the UK.

AIandtheFarRightriotsintheUK.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

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Kathleen Belew @kathleenbelew.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jun 12

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:

AI and the Far-Right Riots in the UK

Join us online for an interdisciplinary perspective on the role played by AI in the recent far-right riots in the UK.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Amarnath Amarasingam @amaramarasingam.bsky.social · Jun 11

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

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · Jun 11

Donald Trump deployed more than 700 active U.S. Marines — men and women trained in foreign combat, not domestic law enforcement.

We honor their service and bravery. But we do not want our streets militarized by our own Armed Forces. Not in L.A. Not in California. Not anywhere.

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.bsky.social · Jun 11

“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...

People Are Becoming Obsessed with ChatGPT and Spiraling Into Severe Delusions

A startling number of ChatGPT uses are developing intense, reality-bending AI delusions. The impacts on their real lives are often disastrous.

futurism.com

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jun 10

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

AI and the far-right riots in the UK - Media@LSE

LSE Fellow Beatriz Lopes Buarque explains the role played by AI in fuelling last year's farright riots in the UK.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Ashton Kingdon @ashkingdon.bsky.social · Jun 7

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...

AI and the Far-Right Riots in the UK

Join us online for an interdisciplinary perspective on the role played by AI in the recent far-right riots in the UK.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jun 6

@crexuio.bsky.social @ecpr-ead.bsky.social @globalextremism.bsky.social @nickanstead.bsky.social

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

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Teddy Wilson @reportbywilson.bsky.social · May 26

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.'

Extremists Links: Donald Trump's White House Has Embraced Conspiracy Theories

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.'

www.radicalreports.org

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Teddy Wilson @reportbywilson.bsky.social · May 26

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

Mapping the Far Right Groups Targeting LGBTIQ Events During Pride Month

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

www.radicalreports.org

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Jan-Werner Mueller @jwmueller-pu.bsky.social · May 26

'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.'

Trump’s revenge spree on Harvard echoes well beyond education | Jan-Werner Müller

Attacks on the university make clear that the administration will wield its power against anyone who incurs its displeasure

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · May 23

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!

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