Recommender Systems and Algorithms
ISD’s research explores how algorithms and generative AI can amplify terrorist content as well as weaponised hate and influence operations across online platforms. This offers valuable insights into potential risks to democratic processes and extremist indoctrination. Our advisory work on social media algorithms explores solutions to these challenges including changes to policies and platform designs, as well as greater transparency through mechanisms including algorithmic audits.
Further Reading
January 22, 2024
Terrorism, Extremism, Disinformation and Artificial Intelligence: A Primer for Policy Practitioners
Recommender Systems and Algorithms, Tech Accountability and Safety
January 3, 2024
Generative AI advances shows clear need for laws to keep up with the shifting online extremism landscape
Recommender Systems and Algorithms, Terrorism and Extremism
December 19, 2023
“Spamouflage”, pro-CCP network, targets West with AI images on Israel-Hamas conflict and shifts to US elections
Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Recommender Systems and Algorithms
December 7, 2023
Artificial Intelligence, the latest weapon in the Russian information operations playbook
Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Recommender Systems and Algorithms
November 15, 2023
AI in election campaigns: Argentinian presidential candidates give it a first run
Democratic Integrity, Recommender Systems and Algorithms
October 18, 2023
Violent and graphic content of the Gaza conflict served to minors’ accounts
Recommender Systems and Algorithms, Tech Accountability and Safety, Tech Legislation and Regulation, Threat Analysis and Prevention
July 14, 2023
Q and A with Julia Ebner: We’re at the beginning of the “digital Middle Ages”
Recommender Systems and Algorithms, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Accountability and Safety, Terrorism and Extremism
March 15, 2023
Climate expert Jennie King panels webinar on extremist tactics targeting young people & the effects of algorithms on public debate
Recommender Systems and Algorithms, Terrorism and Extremism
December 9, 2022
“Suggested for You”: Understanding How Algorithmic Ranking Practices Affect Online Discourses and Assessing Proposed Alternatives
Recommender Systems and Algorithms, Tech Accountability and Safety, Tech Legislation and Regulation
