AI schoolgirl character Amelia subverted into far-right meme in the UK

theguardian.com

An AI-generated British schoolgirl character, Amelia, created to combat extremism, has been subverted into a far-right social media meme. Amelia, depicted as a purple-haired goth girl with a Union Jack, is now widely used in viral memes and videos promoting racist and anti-migrant messages. The character originated from a UK Home Office-funded game designed to deter young people from far-right extremism. The meme's rapid spread and monetization, including a cryptocurrency, highlight concerns about AI's role in disinformation and the exploitation of online trends for hate speech.


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