Far-right groups co-opt AI character Amelia to spread extremist messages

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An AI character designed to combat extremism has been co-opted by the far-right, becoming a viral phenomenon. Amelia, a gothic-style AI student, now promotes racist messages and anti-immigrant sentiments in viral memes across social media platforms. Originally created for a UK government-funded anti-extremism game for teens, Amelia's adaptable AI nature has led to widespread replication and misuse.


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