wire / 2026-10-21-3d75
AI Accelerates Youth Radicalisation in Australia, Authorities Warn
Australian police say radicalisation now takes days. The recommendation engines were optimized for speed.
The facts
Australian authorities, including the Federal Police and security agencies, report that AI-driven online platforms are rapidly accelerating the radicalisation and manipulation of vulnerable youth. This has led to increased youth crime, psychological harm, and extremist acts, with radicalisation now occurring in days rather than months or years.