Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque

How conservatives help their young thinkers — and why liberals don’t Liberalism has a serious pipeline problem.

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

📣 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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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."

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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:

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

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.

“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...

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.

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

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...

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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

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.'

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.'

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.

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

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

'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.'

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!

I’ve just registered for the @socterres.bsky.social annual conference and I look forward to joining my colleagues @ashkingdon.bsky.social Allysa and Rob in a panel in which we will share some insights from our research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK. Who is coming? 🤓

I am almost finishing a paper exploring how X’s algorithmic systems of recommendation amplified racist conspiracy theories, thus fuelling the riots in the UK, and I am thinking of turning some of the threads I couldn’t fully explore into two blog posts. 🤔

How the European far-right is using AI-generated content to engage voters

Far-right actors are increasingly using generative #AI: @cianellaaa.bsky.social w/ insights by @claesdevreese.bsky.social @jleadermaynard.bsky.social @salvatore-romano.bsky.social @demagog.org.pl @facta.news @newtral.es @pagellapolitica.it @aiforensics.org @thejournal.ie + others.

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While conducting the literature review for my new project, I came across a peer-reviewed article that claims that there is no white supremacy in Europe and that argues that the great replacement is not a CT. To the author, it draws on valid theories… any thoughts? 😳

Podcasters Platforming Antisemitism Over the past few weeks, millions of people were exposed to a series of podcasts platforming some of the internet’s most antisemitic, transphobic, and racist influencers on YouTube and Spotify.

Millions are being exposed to antisemitic conspiracies on major podcasts—unchecked. Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and Patrick Bet-David are giving extremists a platform to normalize hate. Even Gavin Newsom joined the conversation.

This isn't fringe anymore. It's mainstream.