Concerns Over Social media Algorithms Encouraging Anti-Migrant Violence in Ireland - 08/08/2025
Social media algorithms have boosted videos of attacks on asylum seekers and encouraged far-right agitators to engage in increasingly violent behaviour, a report from an antiracism group said.The Hope and Courage Collective (HCC) said that in recent years the focus has been on homeless asylum seekers, who regularly faced threats and attacks on their tents.The trend has coincided with the increasing number of male asylum seekers being forced to sleep rough due to a lack of state accommodation since 2023.In a “snapshot” study, the group documented one far-right agitator uploading multiple…
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