Far-right actors are using artificial intelligence tools to create and disseminate extremist imagery promoting the "great replacement" conspiracy theory [1].
This trend represents a shift in how extremist narratives are visualized, allowing conspiracy theories to move from text-based forums to highly engaging, AI-generated visual content that can reach a mass audience quickly.
Imran Ahmed of the Centre de lutte contre la haine numérique said AI tools are being exploited to visualize and spread extremist narratives [1]. The exploitation of these tools allows for the creation of synthetic media that presents speculative, biased futures as plausible realities.
One specific example is a video titled "London in 2050," which depicts a fictionalized version of the U.S. ally's capital. Far-right leader Tommy Robinson reposted the video on X, formerly known as Twitter [1]. The content was reposted in June 2024 [2].
According to reports, the video garnered more than 500,000 views [3]. The imagery is designed to support the "great replacement" thesis, a narrative claiming that native populations are being deliberately replaced by immigrants.
Ahmed said these tools facilitate the rapid production of propaganda that would have previously required professional animation or film crews. By lowering the barrier to entry for high-quality visual misinformation, AI allows extremist groups to scale their operations across global platforms.
“AI tools are being exploited to visualize and spread extremist narratives”
The use of generative AI to visualize conspiracy theories marks an evolution in digital propaganda. By transforming abstract theories into vivid, simulated imagery, extremist groups can bypass traditional critical thinking filters and evoke stronger emotional responses from viewers, increasing the speed and scale of radicalization online.
