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Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET)
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An independent but industry-funded initiative for better understanding, and counteracting, terrorist use of technology.
About us
The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) is an academic research initiative backed by the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), an independent but industry-funded initiative for better understanding, and counteracting, terrorist use of technology. GNET is convened and led by the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR), a globally renowned academic research centre based within the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. This initiative is supported by partners based in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean and South Asia. This multi-layered and interdisciplinary approach is shaped by GNET’s overarching philosophy: “Global Coverage, Local Expertise.”
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https://gnet-research.org/
External link for Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET)
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Employees at Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET)
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Chamila Liyanage
Researcher in International Security
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Daniel Siegel
AI & Malicious Actor Analyst I Columbia University
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Belle Riley Thompson
Commissioning Editor & Project Manager | MA Student
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Osama Ahmad
Public Policy Analyst | Freelance Journalist | Security | Geopolitics | Climate | Development | Program Management
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Honored to give the Key Note address today at the regional conference on “Addressing the Prevailing Digital Information Disorder: Countering the Use of the Internet by Terrorists & Violent Exteemists” hosted by the OSCE & Government Mongolia, and share perspectives from Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), including on the importance of integrating human rights into industry efforts to address terrorist content online, and support for Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET). Important discussions today among government, civil society, industry & multilateral actors on understanding risks and opportunities in the digital space, connections between offline and online dynamics, and lessons learned and proposed solutions. Always great to hear and engage with rich expertise and diverse perspectives, and ensure we remain apprised of evolving dynamics that shape and inform the content we see online. #terrorism #counterterrorism #tech #online #humanrights #VERLT #publicprivatepartnerships #AI #emergingtechnologies #multistakeholdersolutions
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After the Crocus City Hall attack, social media swarmed with conspiracy theories implicating the USA, Israel, and others. Joshua Bowes highlights the danger and prevalence of these theories on both mainstream and fringe platforms.
Moscow Attack: The Popularisation of Far-Right Conspiracy Theories in Mainstream Media
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🚨 Big news! 🚨 Excited to announce our upcoming #podcast series on technology and #extremism, launching this month! Stay tuned for eye-opening discussions with experts shedding light on these critical topics.
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Extremist groups are leveraging digital gaming spaces for recruitment and propaganda. Rachel Kowert and Linda Schlegel stress the need for multistakeholder collaboration to tackle this issue.
The Radicalisation of Digital Playgrounds: The Need for Multistakeholder Dialogue
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Osama Ahmad examines how Pakistan's 2024 Elections were the target of online and offline extremist propaganda and violence. This Insight analyses the modus operandi of terrorist groups involved in these activities. ⤵️ #Extremism #Pakistan #Elections
Unveiling Terrorist Influence: The Case of Pakistan’s 2024 General Elections
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🚨 Have you heard?🚨 GNET's Fourth Annual Conference is next month in London on 29-30 May 2024. Over the course of 5 panels, speakers from across the globe will delve into emerging trends in extremism, technology, and much more. Can't attend in person? Virtual registration is available too! We look forward to welcoming you. For more details and registration, check out the link below. ⤵️
The Fourth Annual GNET Conference (29-30 May 2024) - GNET
https://gnet-research.org
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The proliferation of #drones among violent extremists in the Sahel is going unchecked. Dr. Francis Okpaleke examines the factors behind their increasing presence in the region and its security implications. Read our latest Insight here ⤵️ #Extremism #Sahel #Security
Eyes in the Sky: The Innovation Dilemma of Drone Proliferation among Violent Non-State Actors in the Sahel
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Southeast Asia's extremist TikTok scene has embraced Western meme subcultures to promote ethno-religious supremacy in the region. Saddiq Basha explores how users are promoting these ideas through memes in the local socio-political and cultural contexts. #TikTok #Memes #ConspiracyTheories #Extremism
The Creeping Influence of the Extreme Right’s Meme Subculture in Southeast Asia’s TikTok Community
https://gnet-research.org
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Four days until applications to join Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)'s Working Groups close! GIFCT Working Groups bring together experts from diverse stakeholder groups, geographies and disciplines to offer advice in specific thematic areas and deliver targeted substantive projects. ⬇ Apply now!
GIFCT is inviting applications to be a part of our Year 4 Working Groups! Since 2020, we have convened these multi-stakeholder groups to facilitate dialogue, share best practices, and publish resources, reports, handbooks, and explainers that directly support our mission of preventing terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms. Year 4 Working Groups will be focusing on the following themes: ▶ Hash Sharing Working Group: Evolving Inclusion Parameters ▶ Incident Response Working Group: Future-proofing GIFCT’s Incident Response Framework ▶ Gaming Community of Practice: Supporting Gaming Tech Safety The deadline for applications is April 8, 2024. Please find more information on Working Group plans for this year, including expectations around participation, timelines, projected outputs, and a link to our application form, here: https://lnkd.in/gDaVbUAd #tech #trustandsafety #counterterrorism
Year Four Working Groups
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