# Extremism and AI: A Social Media Rollercoaster
## A Warning from the Top
When it comes to the threats posed by extremism in our digital age, Mike Burgess, head honcho of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (Asio), has some shocking news—turns out, social media is not just for sharing cat memes and vacation selfies! At a summit in Adelaide, he tossed around words like “step-change” and “cesspit,” which honestly makes you wonder if he got lost on his way to a poetry slam.
### Key Points:
– **Radicalisation On the Rise:** Burgess pointed a finger at social media as the new favorite hangout for folks getting radicalized, referencing infamous incidents like the Christchurch attack.
– **Doubling Down on Extremism:** Artificial intelligence is expected to open the floodgates even wider, making it easier (and eerily faster) for extremism to thrive online.
– **A Dual-Edged Sword:** Our beloved social media platforms have been labeled both a “goldmine” for connection and a “cesspit” of toxic content—talk about a mixed bag!
– **Incubating Extremism:** The internet has officially been crowned the “world
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/11/australias-spy-chief-warns-ai-will-accelerate-online-radicalisation
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