Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms: Technology and the Evolution of Online Extremism - European Eye on Radicalization

Mariana Diaz Garcia, works with the UNICRI under the framework of the Knowledge Center Security through Research, Technology and Innovation (SIRIO). Extremist groups have used a variety of technologies to recruit members, spread their ideology, and plan and execute attacks. The internet has long been used by terrorists and other violent extremists as a communication and propaganda tool. They now exist across a variety of platforms and occupy different online ecosystems. Terrorist and violent extremist content continues to circulate on well-known sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram despite ongoing content moderation efforts.