Extremist Groups Rely On Social Media, Rooting Them Out Won't Be Easy

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Extremist Groups Rely On Social Media, Rooting Them Out Won't Be Easy

Extremist groups are leveraging social media platforms as powerful tools for recruitment and spreading tailored propaganda. The ease of recruitment, creation of echo chambers, and the ability to form close-knit communities online make social media an attractive space for fringe groups. Algorithms designed for engagement inadvertently reinforce extreme ideologies and normalize violence, increasing the risk of radicalization.

The expanded reach of social media allows extremists to communicate and exchange ideas across large geographical areas, facilitating the sharing of potentially extreme tactics and strategies. Private or encrypted communications on platforms like Telegram pose challenges for monitoring and blocking extremist content. Combating hate on social media remains a complex challenge, requiring a multi-disciplinary approach involving platforms, academics, government agencies, civil society organizations, and tech experts.

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