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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

How do we tackle terrorist content in an online world where millions of posts are shared every minute? Looking forward to speaking at this seminar, organised by the ASC’s Division on Terrorism and Bias Crime. We'll discuss how AI is now central to content moderation—but comes with real challenges.

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

🔍 Webinar: Algorithmic Amplification of Extremist Content 📅 Wed 19 Nov, 17:00–18:00 (UK) 👉 Email info@voxpolinstitute.org to register How recommendation algorithms can amplify harmful content—and how platforms can respond. Join us for an overview of risks, counter-speech, and mitigation strategies.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our latest report launches online next Monday, 17 Nov., at 14:00 GMT / 15:00 CET, with @s-macdonald.bsky.social, ‪Valère Ndior, Gavin Sullivan, and report author Marguerite Borelli. Join us! More info at: voxpol.eu/events/new-v... #PleaseRS

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

This article - on how Muslims involved in street life and crime construct and relate to the social identity of the jihadist - looks well worth a read! doi.org/10.1093/bjc/...

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🚀 VOX-Pol Institute webinar on Chatbots & Extremism 🚀 14 October, 15:00 to 16:00 (UK time) - Do extremist actors misuse chatbots? - What policies and safety mechanisms are deployed by tech platforms? - How can chatbots be used proactively in P/CVE? To attend, please email info@voxpolinstitute.org

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

⚡ Final hours. Extremists won’t wait. Curveballs. Consequences. Decisions under pressure. This is it for those professionally tasked with countering extremist content. Registration closes tonight. Munich, 8 - 9 Oct Sign up → www.voxpolinstitute.org/events-1/tac... #VOXPolInstitute #CounterExtremism

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VOX-Pol Institute | Shaping Responses to Online Extremism

Join us in Munich for a hands-on, expert-led workshop designed to deepen your understanding of the challenges and strategies in addressing violent extremism and terrorism content online. This interact...

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

⚡ Policy is catching up. Extremists aren’t waiting. That’s why we're bringing together those professionally tasked - academics, regulators, law enforcement, platforms. Munich, 8 - 9 Oct. Don’t miss it → www.voxpolinstitute.org/events-1/tac... #VOXPolInstitute #CVE #CounterExtremism #Policy

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VOX-Pol Institute | Shaping Responses to Online Extremism

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Lisa McInerney @skeptic999.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

💡 Closing gaps between extremist tactics and policy response. Investigations, AI threats, resilience, real-time simulation. Munich, 8-9 Oct → www.voxpolinstitute.org/events-1/tac... 👥 Bring a colleague? Discounts via info@voxpolinstitute.org 🔗 #VOXPolInstitute #CVE #CounterExtremism #DigitalSecurity

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

🌐 Extremists exploit the lag between action & policy In Munich (8-9 Oct), those professionally tasked with tackling extremist & terrorist content will face dilemmas, twists & curveballs together 🎟️ Limited discounts: info@voxpolinstitute.org Register by 3 Oct → www.voxpolinstitute.org/events-1/tac...

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VOX-Pol Institute | Shaping Responses to Online Extremism

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🌍 When extremists go viral before policy can react - what’s your move? Join those professionally tasked with the response in Munich, 8 - 9 Oct. Details → www.voxpolinstitute.org/events-1/tac... 👥 Discounts if you bring a colleague - email info@voxpolinstitute.org. #VOXPolInstitute #CounterExtremism

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

⚡ Extremists adapt faster than policy - can you keep up? Two days in Munich (8 - 9 Oct) bringing together those professionally tasked with tackling violent extremism content online 👥 Discounts if you bring a colleague - email info@voxpolinstitute.org Further info & registration → lnkd.in/eCWijHaJ

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Happening tomorrow! Our webinar on the changing nature of radicalisation online 👇

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

On 18th September, the VOX-Pol Institute will be teaming up with Institute for Countering Digital Extremism for a webinar on "The Changing Nature of Radicalization Online". It will run from 9:00 – 10:00 (ET) / 14:00 – 15:00 (BST) To register, please email: info@voxpolinstitute.org

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

The call for papers & breakout sessions at the 2026 Terrorism and Social Media (TASM) Conference is now open! Join 250+ researchers, policymakers, practitioners and tech professionals discuss pressing challenges and opportunities on online terrorism and extremism. Visit www.tasmconf.com for details

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

🚨 Event Alert – 8 September 2025, 16:30 (London/Dublin time) 📣 VOX-Pol Institute presents: Chatbots and Extremism: Risks, Policies, and Opportunities

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

**Call for contributors to the Elgar Concise Encyclopaedia of Terrorism Law** @jessieblackbourn.bsky.social, @drkatyvaughan.bsky.social and I are compiling a new Concise Encyclopaedia of Terrorism Law, to be published by Edward Elgar. So far we have commissioned over 100 entries with a fantastic

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Stuart Macdonald @s-macdonald.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

@bricksilk.bsky.social's report "Lessons for Prevent" has been published. Its important recommendations include that violence-fascinated individuals - with no particular ideology but the potential to commit acts similar to terrorism - should be accommodated within Prevent.

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