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Olivia Brown
Associate Professor in Digital Futures at the University of Bath, researcher on online behaviour and far-right astroturfing who discusses research into bots, anonymous accounts and online radicalisation.
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Dec 9, 2025
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Lost in the Far-Right Funhouse – How bots and fakes create a false, angry Britain
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Olivia Brown, an Associate Professor in Digital Futures at the University of Bath, dives into the murky waters of online far-right extremism. She reveals how a handful of accounts manipulate narratives, particularly around events like the Southport incident, to distort public opinion. Discussions cover the role of bots and AI in amplifying harmful content, the impact of Elon Musk's changes on Twitter/X, and the way online interactions can inadvertently bolster extremist views. Olivia also highlights the need for better moderation and accountability to combat these trends.
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