Platform algorithms and youth extremism in Germany
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution explains that algorithms on certain internet platforms, along with psychological and social factors, contribute to pushing young people toward online extremism. Social isolation and psychological problems create favorable conditions for turning to extremism. This includes the spread of controversial and provocative content that gradually moves users from non-extreme material to echo chambers that repeatedly reinforce extremist ideas. Extremists utilize various platforms, such as Telegram and gaming platforms like Steam and Discord, to spread propaganda and communicate, with groups on the far right, far left, and Islamist groups present on specific platforms. Analyses have shown that a group linked to the Christchurch attack uses Telegram, and Islamic groups are exploiting artificial intelligence to produce fake content.
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