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AI: The New Aesthetics of Fascism with Gareth Watkins
Mar 21, 2025
Gareth Watkins, a contributor to Death Sentence Podcast and New Socialist, joins to discuss the dark marriage between AI and far-right ideologies. He examines how AI serves as a tool for domination rather than innovation, spotlighting examples like Tommy Robinson's fake narratives. The conversation unfolds the aesthetics of fascism in the context of modern art and political deception, while grappling with the challenges of countering right-wing misinformation in today's discourse. Watkins also critiques the impact of AI on creativity, emphasizing its troubling degradation of artistic standards.
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- The podcast explores how AI aesthetics are co-opted by the far-right to reinforce domination and promote distorted narratives.
- AI-generated media fosters misogyny and violence, exacerbating toxic narratives against women in contemporary right-wing circles.
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The Ubiquity of AI in Daily Life
AI has infiltrated various aspects of modern life, often unbeknownst to users. Devices and services, from smartphones to software subscriptions, are increasingly equipped with AI assistants designed to enhance user experience. This raises concerns about over-reliance on technology, especially as AI-driven tools like Copilot in Microsoft and Adobe are integrated into routine tasks. The continuous exposure to AI prompts a discussion about its implications, especially how right-wing ideologies may influence or manipulate these technologies to shape societal views.
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