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October 23, 2026

Social media platforms’ role in amplifying extremist communities

The New Yorker interviewed ISD Senior Director Katherine Keneally on social media's role in amplifying the threat posed by online extremism.

October 22, 2026

ISD’s Milo Comerford discusses new documentary on The Com at UK Parliament

October 22, 2026

AI integration and its risks heading into US midterms

October 15, 2026

ISD’s Julia Ebner discusses her new book on politicization of extreme masculinity

October 15, 2026

Nidal Hasan becomes fixture in extremist propaganda amid discussions of public execution

October 13, 2026

The state of Russian information operations following attacks on Russian data centers

October 9, 2026

Scam advertisements promoting concealed carry permits target vulnerable populations

October 6, 2026

Recent German state elections show Russian information operations’ renewed focus

September 28, 2026

Islamic State’s decentralized digital ecosystem

Recent Media mentions

February 21, 2025

USA Today: ISD’s Katherine Keneally on the rise of online activity in extremist spaces following the J6 pardons

Katherine Keneally explains the role the January 6 pardons has played in emboldening extremist groups online.

February 21, 2025

ISD’s Pablo Maristany de las Casas discusses ISD findings on AfD’s use of AI during the German elections

AfD’s use of AI-generated content strengthens far-right narratives.

February 20, 2025

ISD’s Jakob Guhl breaks down the AfD’s ascent on Sky News Daily

Jakob Guhl breaks down how the AfD was able to gain traction with German voters.

February 13, 2025

AFP Showcases ISD’s work on online disinformation targeting German elections

Agence France-Presse highlighted ISD’s latest work on a disinformation network using AI-generated content to deceive viewers.

February 9, 2025

ISD’s Mauritius Dorn speaks to BBC about the rising popularity of Germany’s far-right party

Mauritius Dorn discusses how TikTok has increased AfD’s reach among young voters.

February 5, 2025

ISD’s Jared Holt Speaks to The New York Times about gun culture on YouTube

Jared Holt discusses the prominence and impact of firearm related videos on YouTube.

February 4, 2025

ISD & TIE launch new educational tool to combat online hate & disinformation in Scotland

The Digital Discourse Initiative (TIE & ISD) offers free resources for Scottish teachers to tackle online hate and disinformation.

February 3, 2025

ISD’s Jakob Guhl to Al Jazeera about AfD’s increase in popularity with German voters

Jakob Guhl discusses how support for Germany’s far-right party is changing the political landscape.